festering

Example Sentences

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This has been a festering issue not only for the industry but also for consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Behind Altman’s “code red” declaration, however, are tensions between camps inside the company that have been festering for years, according to people familiar with the matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

"I think that's always a big festering ground for horror to make statements," she says.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

The festering resentments blew up by the late 1980s.

From Slate • May 14, 2025

With every squeal and shout and gasp and “Go, Courtney, go!” that comes out of her mouth, I sink a little further into my festering pit of mingled despair and desperation.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone