scorched

Example Sentences

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Over the weekend, the heat scorched the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland, with the countries setting new temperature records of 41.9C,

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

Only about 65 other homes have been completed in Altadena since the fire scorched the San Gabriel Mountains 16 months ago, county data show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 20, 2026

The wind-driven Sandy fire in Simi Valley, fueled by dry brush along hillsides, has scorched nearly 1,400 acres.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 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

For George Blake and his fellow prisoners, now being moved from location to location by their captors, all of North Korea had become a scorched war zone.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau