burning

Example Sentences

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The prime minister also probed Hansen on one burning issue: "A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch said the so-called Universal Waste Management System was giving off "a burning heater smell."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Unlike fission, nuclear fusion generates “no long-lived radioactive waste,” Bechtel says, and unlike fossil fuels, it doesn’t involve burning finite resources and creating carbon emissions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The fire was burning in an area with “flashy fuel,” the spokesperson said, and fire officials were sending several ground and air resources to keep the fire from spreading.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

As I hurried home, it felt as though the note was burning a hole in my pocket.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler