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In a large Dutch oven, heat the oil and sear the ribs evenly, making sure they’re nice and brown on all sides, before transferring them to a plate.

From Salon ● Feb. 20, 2026

“I can still put your sear marks on your steak or burger with an infrared grill that’s fully electric,” said Langerud.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 8, 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

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

He wanted it so bad that he could feel the unspoken words sear his throat.

From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway

He continues to haunt them, leading to an arresting finale that sears the wounds felt by a ghost who never found the easier life he desired.

From New York Times ● Jan. 26, 2024

Officers purchased multiple auto sears throughout the course of the investigation, according to police.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 29, 2023

“The sears make the weapon very difficult to aim. Consequently, these rounds spray all over the place and are indiscriminate and it’s very, very dangerous for our community,” Barden said.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 5, 2023

Love that sears and scars, like the pitiless expanses of the Sahara.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

It flamed like a star that leaping from the firmament sears the dark air with intolerable light.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien

Some moments are seared in the collective memory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

The UN chief's warning came as Europe's latest heatwave brought record temperatures in France and seared other European countries this week.

From Barron's ● Jun. 23, 2026

They have a black cod sushi, and the black cod is slightly seared.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026

It doesn’t have the same aspirational energy as a perfectly seared breast or a golden, crispy thigh.

From Salon ● May 22, 2026

I surfaced, splashing, my eyes seared with salt.

From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath

South Korea's summer heat has killed 16 people so far this year, the interior ministry said Tuesday, as the nation swelters in a wave of searing weather.

From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026

“While bears beat back the bullish test higher, however, searing heat will return early next week, particularly in Texas, while Corpus Christi LNG feedgas nominations are creeping up.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026

When they took the stage, the band wasted no time exploding into a searing 10-song set led by “That Girl” and including a screeching cover of the Kingsmen’s “Louie Louie.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026

Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU's climate monitor said Thursday.

From Barron's ● Jul. 9, 2026

A flame seemed to leap inside his chest, searing his throat.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling