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torrid

[tawr-id, tor-] / ˈtɔr ɪd, ˈtɒr- /




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Hamilton had a torrid time in the second half of last season, several times expressing doubts about whether he still had the speed he used to have.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Shares have been on a torrid hot streak, rallying 690% in the past 12 months.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

Automakers have had a torrid time as they contend with a muted transition to electric vehicles, U.S. tariffs and a tough Chinese market characterized by intense competition and a new luxury tax policy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index rallied hard on Wednesday, gaining 2.8%, as corners of the market that had been among the hardest-hit in 2026 surged into the lead during a torrid snapback rally.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

I don't know if their torrid beginnings cast a dark shadow on them, but my grandparents' marriage was laced with hardship and tragedy.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi




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