boiled down
Example Sentences
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He said the decision to work with McDonald’s on “KPop Demon Hunters” meals boiled down to the chain’s massive following, cultural influence and willingness to co-develop creative elements, including commercials voiced by the original actors.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
Musk boiled down his legal team’s main argument succinctly on the stand: “It’s not OK to steal a charity.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 16, 2026
There might be 10 films nominated for best picture, but the race for the top category has boiled down to two films - political thriller One Battle After Another and vampire horror Sinners.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2026
The dollar was heading on Thursday toward its strongest position against major rivals in the past month, helped by support from investors that boiled down to more than just one simple catalyst.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 19, 2026
She didn’t know what words he would use, but the gist of it boiled down to why.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
