Example Sentences

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The varied sections and diverse beats seem like they are simmering in a pot, knocking into each other, providing warmth, and a guest rap from newcomer Stunna Sandy provides welcome respite from Drake’s buzzing tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Yet after more than 14 years in charge, questions over Simeone's future are simmering, heightened by the arrival of new majority stakeholders at Atletico who may push for change.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Markets are simmering with speculation the BOJ will soon end negative short-term interest rates and a 0% cap set for the 10-year bond yield in response to broadening inflationary pressure.

From Reuters • Sep. 22, 2023

Worries are simmering the that despite strong U.S. employment trends, the Federal Reserve’s efforts to tame inflation by raising interest rates may send the American economy into a recession.

From Seattle Times • May 8, 2022

Feathers and Rubio nod, but Suma stares right at me like my words are simmering in her mind.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera