burning

Example Sentences

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He initially thought it was space trash burning up in the atmosphere, at a safe distance hundreds of miles away.

From The Wall Street Journal

The first time, Lai wrote, was terrifying: "My tears flowed freely and wet my shirt. I dared not make a move. My body was burning with humiliation."

From BBC

She eventually manages to outlive him, fueled by a burning vengeance to take what’s owed to her, even if it means sacrificing everything.

From Salon

You can criticize the management without burning down the building.

From MarketWatch

Expect to get splashed with a drop of water as the smell of burning rubber fills the room.

From Los Angeles Times