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Combine juice and sugar in pot; bring to a boil over medium-high.
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
India is walking a geopolitical tightrope, with Pakistan tensions threatening to boil over.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Bring to a boil, then continue to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then partially cover with a lid.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2025
India is walking a geopolitical tightrope, with Pakistan tensions threatening to boil over.
—Spriha Srivastava, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2025
Bring to a boil, then continue to boil over medium heat, stirring frequently, until thickened and slightly darkened in color, about 2 minutes.
—Gretchen McKay, Boston Herald, 27 Aug. 2025
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then partially cover with a lid.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 19 Aug. 2025
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“Boil over.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boil%20over. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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