Example Sentences

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When the new leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev, came to power in 1985, discontent was simmering in the Soviet Union and in the countries of Eastern Europe.

From Textbooks • Dec. 14, 2022

The best case was simmering tension and fierce competition.

From Washington Post • Nov. 13, 2022

America’s housing problem was simmering long before the pandemic, and tenant organizing is a well-established trade.

From New York Times • Oct. 15, 2022

Viruses mutate every time they spread and it’s possible omicron was simmering undetected someplace with poor COVID-19 testing.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 1, 2021

Jonas got up and went to where the teakettle was simmering.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry