scorch

Example Sentences

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A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, with some triple-digit highs possible — up to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

“In a physical attack, you can crash into drones, trap them in a net or scorch them with a laser,” said Andres Gomez, an electronics engineer at Aeronautical Industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

All eyes then turned on the final racer, the 25-year-old Braathen keeping his calm to scorch through to a historic victory for his adopted homeland.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

After the fire was extinguished, scorch marks can be seen rising from the shop's doors and windows, one of which appears completely destroyed.

From BBC • Nov. 2, 2025

Leaf blister, sooty mold, oak wilt, leaf scorch: Been there, done that.

From "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate