boil over
Example Sentences
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Such readings are a sign of extreme dispersion beneath the surface of the index — and the fear is this may soon boil over.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 15, 2026
But when the pressure heightens and matters boil over between the quartet, Wilde carefully examines the resulting eruption instead of recoiling.
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
Worker unrest could boil over in home country France, largely spared mass layoffs until now, where bosses say they want to slash work-from-home options.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
The Lakers have been assessed five technical fouls in the last two games because of conduct with officials as frustration over inconsistent calls is starting to boil over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
Sass did not even have the energy to scold me when I let the ghee boil over into the fire or forgot to sweep the courtyard.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
