boil over
Example Sentences
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“To prevent a boil-over of emotion, or in the effort to limit that, I am refraining from making comments on the issue at this time,” the sheriff said.
From New York Times • Oct. 28, 2022
Obviously the headgear has had the desired effect and hopefully he can be walked or trotted to the start this time in order to prevent a repeat boil-over.
From The Guardian • Jul. 20, 2012
Hawaiian rookie Fred Patacchia caused a boil-over in the first heat of the day when he took down World No.5, tour veteran and Gold Coast local Luke Egan.
From Time Magazine Archive
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