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torrid

[tawr-id, tor-] / ˈtɔr ɪd, ˈtɒr- /




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U.S. stocks snapped a four-session losing streak as an interruption to the torrid run in oil prices offset a reading of increased consumer inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 11, 2026

Business investment, on the other hand, remained torrid.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

While he’s a terrific scene partner with Chandler, he also shares a torrid chemistry with Poorna Jagannathan’s Zoe, one of the very few nonwhite Rushville residents who’s immediately drawn to John.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Semenyo played the opening 45 minutes and gave Inter full-back Andy Diouf a torrid time with his pace and direct running, helping to set up Divine Mukasa's goal for City.

From BBC Aug. 3, 2026

The torrid cracks of the furnace gleamed in the crimson darkness and he heard the throaty undertone of the draft devouring the air.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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