scorching hot

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: extremely hot
a scorching hot day

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In the end, Yesavage’s line read no hits and 11 strikeouts over 5⅓ innings pitched, as manager John Schneider pulled him after 78 pitches and a giant lead as the Toronto bats were the exact opposite of New York’s — scorching hot. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2025 Thunderstorms could sweep through the Sacramento area after a string of scorching hot days, according to the National Weather Service. Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2025 After a slow start at Reading this year, Miller has been scorching hot. Anthony Stitt, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025 There was a homer binge and a scorching hot streak. Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scorching hot

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“Scorching hot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scorching%20hot. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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