scorch

Example Sentences

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A potentially dangerous, record-setting heat wave is forecast to scorch Southern California on Thursday and Friday, with triple-digit highs possible in many spots across the region.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

“In a physical attack, you can crash into drones, trap them in a net or scorch them with a laser,” said Andres Gomez, an electronics engineer at Aeronautical Industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

All eyes then turned on the final racer, the 25-year-old Braathen keeping his calm to scorch through to a historic victory for his adopted homeland.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

You’re not looking to fully blacken every kernel, just enough scorch to bring out that toasty, nutty edge.

From Salon • Aug. 5, 2025

The wind had died and already die sun was beginning to scorch.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor