But in 1971, as a 16-year-old struggling to make sense of my homosexuality, seeing the film version of the play was a searing experience.

But he said that despite his own searing experience he would protect the rights of the President.

It was a searing experience for a man whose career was built on avoiding conflicts that might get him in trouble.

A generation ago, such survivors were mere spectators at the loved one's passing, an emotionally searing experience, to be sure.

They were older, some having gone through searing experiences, no longer enjoying the cozy atmosphere of their preparatory schools.

He recalled many searing experiences with "pilgrims" to Colossus in the recent past.

That was a searing experience for many black elected officials.

From what searing experience did this extraordinary story arise?

Covering war is a searing experience, and it always stirs deep emotions.

After the searing experience of Iraq, few among us believe that outsiders can impose democracy at the point of a gun.