boil up

British

verb

(intr, adverb) to make tea

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So strong is demand that the Reserve Bank of Australia can finally close the book on further interest-rate cuts and start preparing for 2026, which promises to be a challenging year for policymakers as inflation pressures continue to boil up.

From The Wall Street Journal

Do we let our frustration boil up?

From Seattle Times

We boil up a whole lot of potatoes and mash them or put them through a ricer or food mill.

From Washington Times

Barry’s fear started to boil up again.

From Literature

But when the Russians came, she felt a revulsion boil up inside her that surprised even herself.

From New York Times

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