boil
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Petersen-Smith said that, in the context of the global war on terror, the term low boil is useful because it describes a type of second stage that has been characteristic of recent U.S. wars.
From Salon • Jul. 6, 2026
Those in the affected blocks should bring all tap water to a boil for one minute and let it cool before use.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2026
The liquid is poured into a stockpot, brought to a boil and covered with a lid.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
But early in the year, core inflation excluding food and energy prices started to percolate, and the war with Iran has seemed to bring inflation to a boil.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
We’d taken a bowl of his water and a few of his leaves back to boil for a bit of soup.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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