scorched
Example Sentences
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A man stood on a small sliver of unburned land, surrounded by scorched vegetation, Malone said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026
She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Then he surrendered it all back on Saturday when it seemed everyone besides him scorched the course.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
Verified footage from Monday shows shattered glass and scorched walls at the Grand Bazaar, a sprawling labyrinth of shops and stalls which has stood for centuries.
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
Surrounding them were dead plants and scorched rocks.
From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown
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