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boiling

[boi-ling] / ˈbɔɪ lɪŋ /




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Parboil the rice: Cook the rice in generously salted boiling water for 8 minutes.

From Salon Aug. 16, 2026

The video itself has been roundly seen as damaging to Miller, who comes across as bullying and condescending, and whose rage at the situation seems to be boiling just below the surface.

From Slate Aug. 3, 2026

It’s boiling outside … so, time for a Santa convention.

From MarketWatch Jul. 10, 2026

The reference to Sky News is because Farage is boiling with anger at what he sees as the recent "harassment" of his daughter at one of his properties.

From BBC Jul. 7, 2026

The two floods combined in a steaming, boiling cataract and flowed on as one toward the black fog.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan




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