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broil

[broil] / brɔɪl /
VERB
cook under direct heat
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It’s the latest effect forecast for what’s expected to be an historically strong event, one forecasters warn could also lash Southern California with powerful rain and broil both land and sea with punishing heat waves.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

If you’d like extra color, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching carefully.

From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026

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

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 22, 2023

Brush lightly with the soy-maple mixture, then broil until lightly charred, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

From Washington Times ● Aug. 11, 2023

I can broil just as quickly as I can burn.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman


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