boil
Example Sentences
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Cover the pot and cook until the water starts to boil.
From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026
The tension came to a boil when NJ Transit announced last month it would charge fans $150 for a round-trip ticket from Manhattan to the Meadowlands, a ride that typically costs around $13.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
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’s so hot there that swimming pools boil, so one emir built himself an indoor ski resort.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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