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simmer

[sim-er] / ˈsɪm ər /


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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

Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil, add ground chicken and cook until almost browned, then pour in tomato sauce and let everything simmer.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

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

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

And as if reading my mind, Lou says, “That scent is from my simmer pot. I just throw in some lemon peels, orange rind, and cinnamon sticks. Makes the house smell nice.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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