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broil

[broil] / brɔɪl /
VERB
cook under direct heat
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“You can bake, broil and fry with the small Wonder Oven,” LaMonica says.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Lay the slices on the prepared baking sheet and broil until well charred and a skewer inserted through the center meets no resistance, about 12 minutes, flipping the slices halfway through.

From Washington Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Prepare an outdoor grill on high heat, or set your oven to broil.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 22, 2023

She can whip up a couple of mean pasta dishes, barbeque chicken and broil a hell of a steak.

From Salon • Jul. 9, 2023

I can broil just as quickly as I can burn.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman




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