scorched
Example Sentences
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That blaze was sparked by the flare of a stranded sailor on Friday and had scorched nearly 17,000 acres by Tuesday afternoon.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.
From Slate • May 18, 2026
Then he surrendered it all back on Saturday when it seemed everyone besides him scorched the course.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
From just inside the opposition half, Jarrell-Searcy shrugged off Jess Breach and scorched in for the Eagles' only try of the tournament opener.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
The rosewood handle was charred and scorched, but Will wrapped his hand in several folds of a shirt and did as Iorek told him.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
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