simmer
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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
Let them simmer for 2–3 minutes, until softened.
From Salon • May 19, 2026
Beneath the cocktails, boat trips and villa life, tensions simmer and emotions rise.
From BBC • May 16, 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
“Now everyone simmer down,” said Mr. Potato Head, trying for a fake friendly laugh.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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