burnt

Example Sentences

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Since you don’t mention that you’re burnt out, I assume that you enjoy your work.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026

The house was severely damaged, partially burnt and its roof destroyed.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Business owners told BBC Scotland they remain "heartbroken" after dozens of retail units that were housed in Union Corner burnt to the ground.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

Researchers also found broken grain grinding stones and burnt seeds covering the burial.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

An odour of camphor and burnt vinegar warned me when I came near the fever room: and I passed its door quickly, fearful lest the nurse who sat up all night should hear me.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë