the office was broiling because the air conditioning was on the blink
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Most broiling pans are dishwasher-safe, and a matching drip tray helps keep the oven residue-free.—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Aug. 2025 In July, El Sobrante managers informed the South Coast Air Quality Management District that a chemical reaction brewing inside the landfill was causing broiling temperatures and producing toxic sulfur pollution, according to air district records.—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb. 2025 Listen to this article CROMWELL — On a broiling hot afternoon at The Travelers Pro Am, Chris Berman pulled on his San Francisco Giants cap to remember Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at age 93.—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 22 June 2024 In a broiling game where the thermometer topped 100 degrees, the Chargers built a big lead before starter Tobin Rote gave way to the rookie Hadl during mop-up minutes.—Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2022 For over two years, farmers have faced broiling weather that bakes their fields and evaporates all moisture.—Juan Forero, WSJ, 26 Oct. 2021
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