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burned up

ADJECTIVE
burned
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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

The reaction from players was more muted, with Redlegs center fielder Gus Bell saying, “I’m not exactly burned up about being replaced by Willie.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025

Usually pieces of space debris are entirely burned up by Earth's atmosphere but larger piece can fall to earth.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

“We were lucky we didn’t get burned up in the fire. And we’re lucky we have a second home to stay in here in Santa Fe,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025

She hadn’t told a story for a long time—not since Mother’s picture burned up.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer




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