sear
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It needs to hold its own against a moist, lively interior and survive a hard sear, which means basic white isn’t going to cut it.
From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025
The chef seems to enjoy using the torch, often pulling it out to sear the nigiri.
From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025
The subtle highs and lows create ridges, which sear, and recessed pockets that promote airflow and deter sticking.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
Pros like Cincinnati-based chef Jose Salazar told me they favor carbon-steel pans because they’re virtually indestructible, relatively affordable and about half the weight of cast iron, so they heat up faster and sear well.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025
What could he say in a single word, a few words, that would sear all their faces and wake them up?
From "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury
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Figurative Language in King's "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" Speech (1963)
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