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searing

[seer-ing] / ˈsɪər ɪŋ /


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Most don’t think the conflict will derail a resilient economy that has withstood a string of recent hurdles, from searing inflation to seismic changes in trade and immigration policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

The 2024 world player of the year Kildunne remained calm after her error and showed her searing pace to finish in the corner.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

“The Complex,” more meandering and less searing — is a departure from such detonation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

After the Calcutta Cup victory at Murrayfield, Scotland captain Sione Tuipulotu spoke to the BBC with searing honesty.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

The pain that movement caused was searing, but he bit his lip.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker




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