How to Use boil over in a Sentence
boil over
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Put the lid on the pan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
—Lauren Corona, chicagotribune.com, 21 Mar. 2021
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Bring it to a boil over high heat, then turn off the heat.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 11 Mar. 2021
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Add wine, thyme sprigs, and stock; bring to a boil over high.
—Marianne Williams, Southern Living, 31 Jan. 2025
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Place the pot on the stove top and bring the contents to a boil over medium heat.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
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Make the filling: In a large pot, bring the stock to a boil over high heat.
—Daniel Boulud As Told To Michele Humes, ELLE Decor, 26 Oct. 2020
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Add beef stock to Dutch oven, and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
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In the same small saucepan, bring the lemon juice to a boil over medium heat.
—Beth Segal, cleveland, 30 Apr. 2021
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In a large pot, bring 4 quarts water and the salt to a boil over high heat.
—Angie Rito and Scott Tacinelli, Robb Report, 20 Oct. 2021
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Here’s where to get a bowl of the thick, rich stew, boiled over an open fire.
—Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 3 Sep. 2019
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Add barley to stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Andy Baraghani, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022
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Bring it to a boil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
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Return the pureed soup to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
—Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
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Bring the chicken broth to a boil over high heat in a soup pot.
—Tina Danze, Dallas News, 7 Apr. 2020
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Step 1Add 4 quarts of water to a large pot; bring to a boil over high.
—People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
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Add 4 cups of the reserved corn stock; bring to a boil over high.
—Melissa King, PEOPLE.com, 13 Aug. 2020
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Bring to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat.
—Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 2 Dec. 2020
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Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
—USA TODAY, 16 July 2022
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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
—Yasmin Khan, WSJ, 12 May 2021
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The disagreement boiled over, and the victim was shot in the groin.
—Elizabeth Keogh, New York Daily News, 4 July 2024
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Transfer the marinade to a small saucepan and bring to a boil over high heat.
—San Antonio Express-News, 2 July 2018
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There is a atavistic rage in us, deep in us, that is ready to boil over.
—NBC News, 22 Oct. 2021
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Bring the reduction to a boil over high heat once again.
—Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021
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Bring to a boil over high heat, and then reduce the heat to medium.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2019
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Cover the pot and bring the contents to a boil over medium-high heat.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2021
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Pour in the chicken stock and 3 cups of water, and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Daniel Neman, Twin Cities, 20 June 2019
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For the filling: Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat.
—Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 21 Nov. 2019
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Fill a large pot two-thirds of the way full with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
—Tribune News Service, cleveland, 1 Apr. 2021
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Stir in the chicken broth, salt, and cumin and bring to a boil over medium heat.
—ExpressNews.com, 17 June 2020
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Tensions boiled over Friday at what was intended to be a meeting to secure the U.S. with a supply of rare earth minerals in exchange for millions of dollars to Ukraine.
—Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Mar. 2025
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But things boiled over last year when the rappers traded nine diss tracks, with some including serious allegations about each.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 11 Feb. 2025
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