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National energy costs and infrastructure debates boiled over into action by the new Trump administration on Monday.
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
With tensions boiling over, Ubah left the villa to stay in a nearby hotel with Jessel.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Musk’s message has proven divisive, and the resentment appeared to boil over Monday among leaders of some of Europe’s largest and most powerful countries.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Gary Collins, Baltimore Sun, 22 Jan. 2025
With tensions boiling over, Ubah left the villa to stay in a nearby hotel with Jessel.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.
—Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 7 Jan. 2025
Musk’s message has proven divisive, and the resentment appeared to boil over Monday among leaders of some of Europe’s largest and most powerful countries.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boil%20over. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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