boiling over
Example Sentences
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It’s almost like we’re seeing interpersonal deliberations that usually go on behind the curtain boiling over into public talks, which is extraordinarily unusual.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
Bangladesh launched fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at filling stations and boiling over into anger.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
The U.S. military has helped keep ethnic and religious tensions from boiling over.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025
His indignation at being booted out came boiling over later that year when he held onto his constituency seat of Hartlepool, despite challenges from left-wing candidates.
From BBC • Sep. 11, 2025
I’m working hard to keep my anger from boiling over, but maybe Safaa is working hard too.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
