scalded
Example Sentences
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However, another called it a "vey good decision", saying they had always been "nervous" that they would be scalded.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2024
An estimated 100,000 children scalded yearly by hot food and beverages.
From Salon ● Dec. 29, 2023
So hot that you could be scalded by the first blast of sunbaked water to come out of the garden hose.
From Slate ● Aug. 1, 2023
Vargas and Outman walked with two outs in the bottom of the eighth, but Rojas scalded a 99-mph line drive right at shortstop Nick Ahmed to end the inning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 1, 2023
“My dearest girl, what is the matter?” cried John, rushing in, with awful visions of scalded hands, sudden news of affliction, and secret consternation at the thought of the guest in the garden.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
