burnt

Example Sentences

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Bridges, once burnt, require more than good intentions to rebuild.

From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026

My house burnt down in the Altadena fires.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

That’s like saying burnt steak is better than overdone meat loaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

"It is quick, but it's high octane gasoline, and so a lot of them got burnt and it was an explosion."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

It tasted like burnt toast dipped in motor oil and made me want to throw up.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce