burnt out
Example Sentences
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"It feels like we're in a war-zone," Javier Perez, a 41-year-old engineer who lives in the city, told AFP as he went through the parking lot of a grocery store replete with burnt out cars.
From Barron's • Feb. 24, 2026
Given that you are earning such a good salary, I assume you are feeling burnt out by your job; you may wish to consider a sabbatical, part-time work or change of company.
From MarketWatch • Feb. 23, 2026
The findings of the report included a "significant issue" with staffing levels at the facility, with some staff reporting feeling "burnt out" as a result of the pressure they were working under.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
She was burnt out from snowboarding after turning pro at 14.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2026
The lights on this floor had burnt out, meaning I had to be careful climbing stairs in the gloominess.
From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore
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