singe

Example Sentences

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Drake didn’t find a shortcut to the exotic East, and he headed back to singe the Spanish king’s beard closer to home and to English supply lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2025

A little singe around the edges of the bread will remind you of the coal-fire char of the original.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2023

She would inspect chicken livers to excise discolored spots, and singe pinfeathers off chicken over a gas flame.

From New York Times • May 2, 2022

Whereas most hot sauces these days are in a competition to see who can singe your tonsils the most, I like that there's an actual balance to Humble House Ancho & Morita.

From Salon • Mar. 13, 2022

The firefighters held their position until the fierce heat began to singe the hair on their heads and arms, and their clothes began to smolder.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy