scorch
verb (used with object)
to affect the color, taste, etc., of by burning slightly.
had scorched
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past perfectof scorch.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Together, they had scorched 77,000 hectares, an area roughly equal in size to New York City.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
As of Friday afternoon, the blazes had scorched nearly seven million acres, an area larger than the state of Vermont.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
The fire ignited at Piedra Morada Drive at 10:30 a.m. and — fueled by intense wind gusts — had scorched 2,921 acres by early evening, forcing more than 30,000 residents to flee their homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2025
In both Eagles victories, Hurts overthrew Brown on deep passes that would have been touchdowns after Brown had scorched a defensive back.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 2, 2023
Age had scorched away all kindly feelings to leave only the fierce raven essence.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
