broil

Example Sentences

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If you’d like extra color, broil for 2 to 3 minutes at the end, watching carefully.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

An early-season heat wave will broil much of inland California this week, with highs set to top 100 from the Antelope Valley to the Sacramento Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Capital Beijing is expected to broil in 37-39°C temperatures until Saturday, and the Tianjin Meteorological Observatory raised its warning level to red with temperatures expected to hit 40°C.

From Reuters • Jun. 16, 2023

We then use the same baking sheet to broil tomatoes and onion to form a chunky, relish-like sauce.

From Washington Times • May 30, 2023

I can broil just as quickly as I can burn.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman