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long-simmering

 

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Term: long-simmering

Part of speech: adjective

Sense: existing or continuing for a long time without showing any signs of resolution or reaching a boiling point

Usage: popular

Description: The term "long-simmering" describes something that has been ongoing or existing for an extended period of time without showing any indication of getting resolved or reaching its peak.

Sample sentence 1: The long-simmering dispute between the two neighboring countries finally escalated into a full-blown war.

Sample sentence 2: After many years of disagreements and tension, their long-simmering romance blossomed into a beautiful relationship.

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