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The simmering threat of bird flu may be inching closer to boiling over.
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Bring to a boil over high, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
—Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
That excitement likely boiled over into an overly enthusiastic barrage.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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Evan Bush, NBC News, 22 Dec. 2024
Bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
Bring to a boil over high, stirring often, until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes.
—Tiffany Vickers Davis, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
That excitement likely boiled over into an overly enthusiastic barrage.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boil%20over. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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