scorching
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One idea is that powerful winds drag the clouds deep into the planet's atmosphere on the scorching day side, effectively hiding them from view.
From Science Daily • May 27, 2026
Underneath the moody ensemble, Osaka wore a glittering gold tennis dress, with the sequins reflecting the scorching Paris sun.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
World Cup matches will be played with the stadium's roof closed, but outside the climate-controlled venue, Houston's streets will likely see scorching summer temperatures with a heat index hovering around 40 Celsius.
From Barron's • May 12, 2026
Austin Reaves bounced back from his disastrous Game 1 with 31 points and LeBron James was LeBron with 23 points and Rui Hachimura continued his scorching shooting with 16.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
If the fire was too hot, you could hardly keep the pudding from scorching by tossing a handful of raisins in the pot.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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