boil
Example Sentences
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Daizen Maeda has come to the boil at the right time, scoring seven goals in his past five games.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
"The fact that we can boil water under ambient conditions is a big achievement."
From Science Daily • May 15, 2026
“It will all boil down to one thing — is it any good?”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
I’m now grateful to understand that “try not to boil the ocean” means the task is impossible.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026
They gazed in wonder at this goddess, and suddenly even the boil on her nose was no longer a blemish but a badge of courage.
From "Matilda" by Roald Dahl
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