Example Sentences

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A man stood on a small sliver of unburned land, surrounded by scorched vegetation, Malone said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

She also scorched the DOJ lawyers—and specifically one high-ranking official, Lisa K. Hsiao—for deeply unethical behavior.

From Slate • May 18, 2026

The Georgia winger is as effective as he is mesmerising, taunting opposition with a languid but unstoppable dribbling style, socks at half mast on his calves, defenders clawing at the scorched turf left behind him.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

Then he surrendered it all back on Saturday when it seemed everyone besides him scorched the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

He searched his scorched brain for just the right words and rolled over on his back and flopped an arm across his eyes.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam