sear
verb (used with object)
to burn or char the surface of.
has been searing
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present perfect progressiveof sear (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Already the pushback from House Democrats and civil rights groups has been searing.
From Slate ● May 17, 2023
Cyclone Mocha comes as a deadly heat wave has been searing Southeast Asia for weeks.
From New York Times ● May 12, 2023
Even for a politician known for his passion, Biden’s reaction to the latest shooting in Texas has been searing.
From Seattle Times ● May 26, 2022
For some schools, scrutiny over race has been searing.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2021
