time to burn
Example Sentences
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“Do you need time to burn off some fuel before you land?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2024
Homeowners have been warned that now is "not the right time" to burn garden waste, with firefighters facing up to tackling blazes with fewer resources.
From BBC • Aug. 11, 2022
And then, miraculously, the player is deemed ready for the majors in mid-April, just in time to burn a year of service.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2021
It can be tricky to replicate this process at home or in a restaurant, where folks frequently don't have time to burn.
From Washington Post • Jan. 27, 2017
It took a long time to burn out.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
