burning
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Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“For most of the past two decades, these lines moved together—not anymore,” said Gad Levanon, chief economist of Burning Glass.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
British troops set fire to the White House and other public buildings in August 1814 as part of the Burning of Washington.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
Yet Sutherland’s careful experiments suggested the opposite: Burning did little to harm invertebrates, whereas flooding—which was recommended—decimated them.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Burning orange embers swept past Akira on the wind, hitting the car, the gravel, the dry grass and pine needles behind her.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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