fester

Example Sentences

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The company is “kind of letting it fester now,” with the potential for the narrative to drag into next week, he added.

From MarketWatch

Still, oil demand worries fester in the world's two biggest economies - the U.S. and China.

From Reuters

But the killing of three Black people Saturday by a young, white shooter was a painful and startling reminder that the remnants of racism continue to fester in Jacksonville, Florida.

From Seattle Times

Difficulties in China, meanwhile, may drag down global growth the longer they fester.

From Reuters

Not only do fast-rising prices impose a high cost on Americans, she said; allowing inflation to fester also leaves the economy more vulnerable to future shock.

From Reuters