scorched

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Over the weekend, the heat scorched the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland, with the countries setting new temperature records of 41.9C,

From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026

It’s been just four days since firefighters reached 100% containment of the 18,379-acre blaze that scorched about one-third of the island and damaged many prized resources, including the island’s rare Torrey pines.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

Then he surrendered it all back on Saturday when it seemed everyone besides him scorched the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

His red eyes fastened upon Snape’s black ones with such intensity that some of the watchers looked away, apparently fearful that they themselves would be scorched by the ferocity of the gaze.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling