burning

Example Sentences

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Sobel likened the sign's removal to "book burning" under Nazi Germany, but without the spectacle.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Michelangelo’s burning resentment of Da Vinci kept him warm at night, and his hostility toward Raphael fueled his years-long dedication to tagging up the Sistine Chapel’s ceiling.

From Salon • May 16, 2026

Anthropic has better revenue reports, but it’s also burning up capital way faster than it’s making money.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

The fire broke out at the Ladybank facility on Tuesday afternoon and is still burning three days later.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

I felt as if I were a wire filled with electricity, burning up.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott