burning

Example Sentences

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“While I was a hotshot, there were three of those fires burning simultaneously, including a million-acre fire — more than used to burn across the entire American West over the course of a decade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

He responded by burning his passport in public, claiming he had been "freed from the burden of French nationality".

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it’s the ticketing process that’s bringing the most heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The company is burning usage rates and a good bit of customer goodwill.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

The smoke was getting thick, burning my lungs every time I inhaled.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse