burn
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“Much of the fire was a low burn severity, which is positive,” said Jack Oelfke, the leader of the on-site emergency response team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
In simple terms, electrification means replacing technologies that burn fossil fuels directly -- such as gas heating systems and diesel vehicles -- with electric alternatives.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
The well-heeled enthusiast will be able to drive an hour from Los Angeles, or land at the nearby airfield or helipad, grab their car from the garage and burn rubber at Willow Springs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
This can lead to "retinol burn" where their protective skin barrier gets damaged.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
Akira looked at the ground, where brittle leaves and pine needles were ready and waiting to burn.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
Vocabulary lists containing burn
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Words with Two Past-Tense Forms That Creeped (or Crept) into English
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