burning

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“Intruders have set fires, burning holes in the floors and scorching wood wainscoting and pews. Empty beef jerky bags, discarded underwear and clumps of plaster litter the worn burgundy carpeting.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"It affects everyone because these toxins and heavy metals enter the body directly," he told AFP, describing "burning eyes, phlegm, and nasal inflammation."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Exxon began pursuing its algae research in 2009, about two years after first publicly acknowledging that burning fossil fuels contributes to climate change.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The company, like other AI labs, is reportedly burning through cash fast.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

But home for Allun was the colored tents of the Travelers, the smell of campfires burning in the night, open plains, forests, and winding roads that seemed to have no ending.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda