sear

Example Sentences

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We wouldn’t be drawn to “Labyrinth” all these years later if Bowie hadn’t poured a searing alloy of androgyny and enigmatic intent into a mold and popped out his Goblin King.

From Salon

The forecast searing temperatures and extreme fire danger forced Tour organisers to abandon the demanding Willunga Hill climbs for safety reasons, reducing the stage to a largely flat 131km from its original 176km.

From Barron's

The Italian got in his groove and broke again with a searing forehand winner for 4-2, but once again was broken to love.

From Barron's

Tournament organisers brought Saturday's play forward by 30 minutes in anticipation of the searing temperatures hitting Melbourne.

From BBC

The blast of heat from the fire was immediate and searing.

From Literature