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searing

[seer-ing] / ˈsɪər ɪŋ /


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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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