searing
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With a searing sense of relief, I found Soldier Field as abuzz as if the Bears were playing the Packers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
For her, the aftermath of that victory brought heightened anxiety, and searing criticism from outsiders when the Swedish professional’s play took a dip.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The searing temperatures lasted for almost a week and may have had a cumulative physical effect on some players.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
It is a work of searing writing that stays grounded and nuanced while looking ahead, in both practice and rhetoric.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
It was predicated on a searing critique of large corporations, particularly railroads, and the wealthy elite in the North and South.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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