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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