sear

Example Sentences

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An explosive opening day of searing pace saw an astonishing 19 wickets tumble.

From Barron's

It’s merely one example of the type of highly volatile, everyday situation, charged by searing emotions, where the introduction of a gun can escalate things to a crisis level.

From Seattle Times

Mr. Biden’s remarks have been billed by the White House as a searing response to the GOP’s demands.

From Washington Times

Once the meat has been seared and aromatics such as garlic and shallots have been sauteed, there are delicious browned bits, called fond, lacing the skillet.

From Washington Post

And I remembered his words each time Moyo Ifafore — a senior headed to Carnegie Mellon University in the fall — gave a powerful, searing performance as the dictator pig Napoleon.

From Washington Post