simmer
Example Sentences
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But while Martin O'Neill's steadying presence has kept Celtic in the hunt in the title race and Scottish Cup, questions about next season simmer in the background.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Put on a kettle, or set a quick simmer pot on the stove.
From Salon • May 5, 2026
—Asian stocks mostly gave up early gains as Middle East tensions simmer and investors await further news on potential U.S.-Iran talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
Occasionally my therapist would have a delicious-smelling soup on simmer in another part of the house — not a design choice, but a pleasant sensory experience in the background.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
When she had finished mixing her herbs she let the small bowl simmer on the stove, then she took from her black bag a large lump of fresh, black clay.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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