burnt
Example Sentences
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I sometimes hoped I’d get a call in the middle of the night: “The building burnt down, and all your stuff is gone. Congratulations!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
Actress Rose Byrne gives a visceral portrayal of a burnt out mother who feels alone in her struggle to meet the needs of her daughter and hold up the scaffolding of family life.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
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
I bent down to help her, but the scent of burnt grease sent me reeling, my palm pressed over my mouth.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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