simmer
Example Sentences
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Analysts expect the current cycle to simmer during Micron’s fiscal 2028, which ends in August 2028.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
The lentils simmer in stock — or broth, or water and bouillon — until soft and stewy, and then comes the ingredient that makes the entire recipe sing white American cheese.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Beneath the cocktails, boat trips and villa life, tensions simmer and emotions rise.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Oil futures were choppy while Asian indexes got a short-lived chip-driven boost, as Middle East tensions simmer and investors await further news on potential U.S.-Iran talks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
All the darkened inlets and corridors that stretched into the carnival’s back alleys seemed to writhe and simmer.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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