broil

Example Sentences

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Asparagus can be steamed, boiled, stir-fried, roasted, baked, grilled, or broiled.

From Washington Times

Iraq has been broiling for days under temperatures exceeding 120 degrees in some places, including the capital city of Baghdad.

From Scientific American

Using similar techniques, the group found that the heat wave that broiled South Asia this spring had been 30 times as likely to occur because of planet-warming emissions.

From New York Times

On Reddit, I found a delightful photo from a 1970's cookbook that featured a recipe for a broiled peanut butter and tomato sandwich, shot through with chopped bacon and a pinch of brown sugar.

From Salon

She moved back to the South five months ago, and these days, all she does is stay home, avoid the front seat of her broiling Volvo, and sink into air-conditioned isolation.

From New York Times