burning

Example Sentences

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My right arm had woken me up a few hours earlier, burning and swollen past the point where it even looked like an arm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 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

"From where we were in Stranmillis, you could see the glow - the whole city centre was burning," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

Aside from Grandma telling Mr. Archer about various town festivals, the loudest sounds were the pop and crackle of burning wood.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows