roasting

Example Sentences

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The reactors at Europe's oldest nuclear plant were shut down Friday, its Swiss operator said, after the heatwave roasting Europe sent temperatures soaring in the river used for cooling.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

Much like the players, Berly Nelson felt like he was roasting in the sun at Lumen Field.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

However, after a long club season residual fatigue is a factor at any tournament, but particularly one played in roasting temperatures.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

We’ve had an unusually warm start to the year in Southern California, which typically signals that we’ll be roasting at Coachella, but things have thankfully cooled off a little.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

These were sold to the fishermen, along with fresh vegetables and roasting ears.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls