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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

He added: “This time last year, we still had a future. But it burned up in the fire, like most of the town.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2025

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

It is unclear whether the object fell to the ground or burned up in the atmosphere.

From BBC • May 10, 2025

The same gigantic megafire burned up and down and around the mountain, connecting both sides.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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