scorching
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Al-Khazali said he was worried about disruptions to the power supply in the scorching summer months because Iraq, despite its oil reserves, depends partly on imported natural gas to keep power plants running.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
Maybe, if you’re lucky, you’ll be treated to their scorching cover of Stevie Wonder’s “Higher Ground.”
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
It’s finally expected to cool down in Southern California this weekend after a scorching heat wave this week broke temperature records across the region.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026
But the new-era stocks put up scorching gains through that period.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026
Nestor appeared enthroned among his sons, while friends around them skewered the red beef or held it scorching.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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