burn
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“A lot of my job as CEO is knowing when to tap the brakes. You’re perpetually saying, should we increase spending, should we increase burn to make faster progress?”
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
If they get a burn or scald that is very large or deep, is on the face, genitals or bottom, the NHS advises to contact your nearest A&E or to call 999.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Reflective thermal tape, which is designed to burn away during reentry, remains visible in several areas.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
She said the fire didn’t burn any structures, but it did damage an unknown number of Joshua trees in the area.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
And each day my candle would burn down a little more, until it was nothing.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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