burned up
Example Sentences
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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
Coaches from some of the country’s best football programs burned up Alexander’s phone, offering Stewart spots on their own rosters.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 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
Tell them your birth certificate and your parents were burned up in the fire.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
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