boil
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Boil it down and that's what Sir Keir Starmer said to the cabinet today, at the start of what was - let's remember - just its standard weekly scheduled meeting.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
A sign next to it reads “Water not tested, Boil for 5 minutes before use.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2025
“Together, Islanders reduced water use to low levels and helped the city successfully avoid a Precautionary Boil Water Notice and a much worse situation.”
From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2023
Boil the peanuts: Find a heatproof plate or pot lid that is just smaller than the diameter of your large stockpot and set it near your work area.
From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2023
“Go down to the kitchen. Boil some water and bring the kettle upstairs. Can you do that?”
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
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