broil

Example Sentences

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An early-season heat wave will broil much of inland California this week, with highs set to top 100 from the Antelope Valley to the Sacramento Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

She can whip up a couple of mean pasta dishes, barbeque chicken and broil a hell of a steak.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

Capital Beijing is expected to broil in 37-39°C temperatures until Saturday, and the Tianjin Meteorological Observatory raised its warning level to red with temperatures expected to hit 40°C.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023

Distribute in a single layer on the baking sheet and broil until the tomatoes burst and the onions char, 5 to 6 minutes.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

But when we stepped off the airplane and staggered out into the field with our bags, the Congolese people surrounded us-—Lordy!—in a chanting broil.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver