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One week later, Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino was distraught about how Attorney General Pam Bondi handled the release of information and even appeared ready to quit the bureau before tensions simmered down.
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The vinegar is simmered down to a syrupy drizzle that cuts through the richness of the cream, creating a complex flavor that’s equal parts sweet, tart, and unexpected.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
As the Musk feud bubbled back up to a boil, another one simmered down.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 2 July 2025
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Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
And maybe somebody can tell them to just simmer down.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
The vinegar is simmered down to a syrupy drizzle that cuts through the richness of the cream, creating a complex flavor that’s equal parts sweet, tart, and unexpected.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 July 2025
As the Musk feud bubbled back up to a boil, another one simmered down.
—Emily Brooks, The Hill, 2 July 2025
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“Simmer down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/simmer%20down. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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