burning

Example Sentences

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Or they didn’t think that the city should be burning tens of millions of dollars to send fire trucks “to every overdose, every sprained ankle, every toothache,” as Mr. Pratt has said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Using a wooden spoon, stir the lentils often to avoid burning them.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The results, published in Fuel, showed major improvements over conventional oil burning techniques.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The burning of coal is one of the largest drivers of air pollution, releasing fine particles known to be harmful to respiratory and cardiovascular health.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Akira ran into a burning pine tree and bounced away, crying out in pain from the sting of the flames.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz