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burning

[bur-ning] / ˈbɜr nɪŋ /






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This week, its second stage is in force, restricting the use of diesel generators and burning of coal and firewood.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

He played a video showing material briefly burning before the flames died.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

The practice echoes the burning of incense in Buddhist rituals, though pine's sharp natural scent makes it stand out from the aromatic powders used in joss sticks.

From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026

Although regular tea consumption was generally associated with a reduced risk of vascular disease, drinking tea described as "burning hot" was linked to an increased risk.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026

Then he glared over at Jonah, his eyes burning.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Weirich must have known about the book burnings and anti-Jewish laws, but he was at first largely silent about them in his diary.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

They were also sent into the streets in 2023 after a wave of truck burnings raised fears of wider unrest.

From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026

The American Library Association has a Bill of Rights, adopted on June 19, 1939, as a response to book burnings in Nazi Germany.

From Salon ● Mar. 30, 2025

Last year, Sapo accused Iranian intelligence of hacking into a text messaging service to send 15,000 messages to Swedes, after several Quran burnings.

From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2025

No burnings today, and none tomorrow... but if the snows continue, how long before the king s resolve begins to weaken?

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin


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