burned up
Example Sentences
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A severe drought also burned up grazing pastures, making it more expensive to feed livestock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
It is unclear whether the object fell to the ground or burned up in the atmosphere.
From BBC ● May 10, 2025
In the very first event, Servite’s boys 4x100 relay team burned up the track in 40 seconds flat, a new state and meet record and the fastest prep time this season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 13, 2025
When asked where his bill of sale was, Thomas said it burned up in a 2006 fire that destroyed his home in Morgan Hill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 13, 2024
And Shorty did his band’s date, then borrowed his piano man’s car, and burned up the miles to New York.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
