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

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The team envisions a future in which portable systems could be deployed directly over burning oil spills to intentionally generate fire whirls on demand.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

Wednesday, firefighters reported that the burning rail car had been isolated on a single track off the main lines to reduce the risk of fire spread.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

He stooped for a handful of snow to cool his burning face.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver