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brewing

[broo-ing] / ˈbru ɪŋ /






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Beneath the surface, the conditions are brewing for a prolonged conflict—and possibly an even more intense one.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

The recent subdued action in crude belies a bigger problem brewing in refined products such as gasoline, diesel and jet fuel.

From MarketWatch Aug. 16, 2026

Longer watchlists suggest more loan defaults could be brewing.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

The revolt brewing against smart glasses has made some users more wary about where they’re wearing the gadget and potential awkward encounters.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

He must have sensed the storm brewing in my stomach because he added, “But they’re still rare up here.”

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen

So what more natural than they would one day talk over endless coffeepots into innumerable midnights, and out of all the talk and the bitter brewings would come—the House of Usher.

From "The Martian Chronicles" by Ray Bradbury

The good women being now supplied with yeast from each other's brewings, would have baked, but two difficulties still remained.

From The Shepherd of Salisbury Plain and Other Tales by Hannah More

However, circumstances vary so much with different labourers, that as to the sort of beer, and the number of brewings, and the times of brewing, no general rule can be laid down.

From Cottage Economy To Which Is Added The Poor Man's Friend by William Cobbett

Your Brunswick Mumme," continued the page, "may pass as a refreshing drink; but with our beer you cannot compare it, for the best of our brewings is unknown to you.

From The Galaxy Vol. 23, No. 1 by Various

In Louisville the brewings of Messrs. M. & G. are highly valued by all.

From The History of Louisville, from the Earliest Settlement till the Year 1852 by Ben Casseday




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