sear
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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
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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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
Wildfires devouring swaths of Algeria’s Mediterranean coast have killed 34 people over two days, the Algerian authorities said on Tuesday, as an extreme heat wave sears North Africa, Southern Europe and the sea between them.
From New York Times ● Jul. 25, 2023
“It’s constant,” went the other, and that was the answer about whether the pain sears through golf’s biggest star during certain kinds of shots or whether it remains throughout a round.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2023
Something in his voice stops me, sears me.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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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
Charles is seared into the public’s mind by the fact that he is a constant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 30, 2026
The five-time major champion goes back to his roots with Irish champ as a main course side dish to accompany either wagyu filet mignon or seared salmon.
From BBC ● Mar. 18, 2026
But the images were seared into her memory.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s recent maneuvers in the bond market have come in for some searing criticism from illustrious investor Stanley Druckenmiller — his long-time ally and mentor.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
The searing heat could also lead to power cuts, rail and air travel delays, and cause serious health impacts such as dehydration and heat exhaustion.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Take this perfect steak, she says, and no—don’t prepare it in the conventional way, searing in a hot pan and finishing in the oven.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 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
He paused, and it took all my willpower not to look away from those searing eyes.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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