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  • present participle of burn.
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burning

[bur-ning] / ˈbɜr nɪŋ /






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Documents seen by the BBC show an incident of "burning" in one of the plane's main power panels in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Soon after the faults, residents nearby recorded videos of a fire burning at the base of the tower, which is known as M16T1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Stir often to avoid burning the spices, which will result in a bitter taste.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The truth I can no longer deny is burning itself into every part of me, like it wants to make sure I never forget.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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