scorcher
Example Sentences
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Atlanta twice rallied from two-run deficits before Rosario came up with his fourth hit of the game, a 105 mph scorcher up the middle on the first pitch after closer Kenley Jansen reliever.
From Seattle Times
The next day was inevitably a scorcher — the capriciousness of "false fall" weather here is storied — however, I felt like I had heralded my favorite season with the pomp it deserves during that moment.
From Salon
Wicks finds the poetry in wading through waist-high waters on a frigid February morning or in turning the cages on a July afternoon scorcher.
From New York Times
It’s not just the Pacific Northwest experiencing yet another brutal scorcher.
From Seattle Times
For many parts of the country, this summer has been a scorcher.
From Seattle Times
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