was searing
- past progressive of sear.
Example Sentences
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A man entirely undaunted in his quest for the truth, Clothier knew the best way to provoke a response was searing honesty.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2023
The main driver of this year’s droughts was searing heat throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere, the researchers reported in a new study.
From New York Times ● Oct. 5, 2022
"Or, you remember, that time at the Garden Party where I was schmoozing all afternoon on a broken knee. Sure, the pain was searing, but I burn for the cause."
From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2021
In the case of the steak, condensation formed on the propane tank while I was searing, which is not uncommon when you work with propane.
From The Verge ● Jun. 21, 2018
The bronze surface was searing hot, but Leo didn’t care.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
