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boil down

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Definition of boil down

as in to summarize

to make into a short statement of the main points (as of a report) the discussion of the problem can be boiled down to a couple of critical points

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Recent Examples of boil down This ultimately boils down to how much internal growth Detroit will see next season. — Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 While boiling down a Fielder documentary project to its simplest premise risks missing the point entirely, the gist is that Fielder interviewed Holmes in the weeks leading up to the start of her prison sentence in May 2023. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 8 Sep. 2026 Much of the frustration between generations boils down to a disagreement over methods rather than motives. — Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026 The fact is, much of our financial lives can be boiled down to a few big decisions. — Bydoug Ashburn, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boil down

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For accountants, attorneys, consultants and other professionals, AI can accelerate research, summarize complex information and assist with writing and other forms of communication.

— Kaitlin Newkirk, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
But a new wave of executives are letting AI do the reading for them, using it to summarize reports, draft emails, and, in some cases, speak on their behalf.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 13 Oct. 2026

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Minutes from the April 19 meeting outlined how the government opted for just one round of readiness checks before launching its emergency vaccination program due to time constraints, instead of the typical four rounds.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
Trump’s post outlining a clear plan for construction complicates a federal court hearing scheduled for Monday in a lawsuit filed by the DC Preservation League and two golfers opposing the construction.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2026

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