How to Use boil over in a Sentence

boil over

verb
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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
  • 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
  • Add barley to stock and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — Andy Baraghani, WSJ, 25 Nov. 2022
  • Bring it to a boil over medium heat in a large saucepan.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Dec. 2021
  • Return the pureed soup to the pot and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    — Ellie Krieger, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Step 1Add 4 quarts of water to a large pot; bring to a boil over high.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
    — USA TODAY, 16 July 2022
  • There is a atavistic rage in us, deep in us, that is ready to boil over.
    — NBC News, 22 Oct. 2021
  • Bring the reduction to a boil over high heat once again.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 24 Nov. 2021
  • Cover the pot and bring the contents to a boil over medium-high heat.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 15 Nov. 2021
  • Start the potatoes in a pot of cold water and bring the water to a boil over high heat.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 15 May 2022
  • Add broth and peas: Add broth and black-eyed peas, and bring to a boil over medium-high.
    — Paige Grandjean, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
    — Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 13 Feb. 2024
  • Pour the juices from the slow cooker into a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat.
    — Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 15 Dec. 2021
  • But the crisis threatened to boil over this month with the court ruling.
    — New York Times, 26 Oct. 2021
  • Bring a medium saucepan with water to a boil over high heat.
    — Emily Codik, Washington Post, 19 July 2022
  • Fill a large pot with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 27 Apr. 2022
  • Bring to boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer.
    — Alysha Witwicki, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2022
  • As the issue continues to boil over, here’s what to know.
    — Time, 15 Aug. 2023
  • Refill the pot with water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
    — Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Bring a small saucepan of water deep enough to cover two eggs to a boil over high heat.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 2 Feb. 2023
  • Place squash cubes in a small pot, cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat.
    — Kathleen Squires, WSJ, 9 Sep. 2022
  • Bring remaining broth in Dutch oven to a boil over high heat.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 22 Sep. 2023
  • Bring a small pot filled with salted water to a boil over high heat.
    — Kitty Greenwald, WSJ, 24 Jan. 2023
  • Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes.
    — Jill Wendholt Silva, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
  • Slowly stir in broth and half & half, then bring to boil over medium heat.
    — Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Combine the water, lemons, onions and garlic in a large pot and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Sep. 2021
  • Cook peas: First, bring a large pot of water to boil over medium-high heat.
    — Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 16 July 2023
  • Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring to dissolve sugar and salt.
    — Ana Calderone, Peoplemag, 21 Nov. 2022
  • Whisk in milk, and bring to a boil over medium, whisking often.
    — Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 12 Nov. 2023

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