burning

Example Sentences

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She’s now burning through the United credit before it expires.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

"The fire is still burning and will have to just burn out. Because of the intensity, it was difficult for the fire units to do much other than to watch."

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it’s the ticketing process that’s bringing the most heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The company is burning usage rates and a good bit of customer goodwill.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

She squinted against the burning midsummer late-afternoon sun that glinted in at a hard angle through the window.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith