burning

Example Sentences

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How has a band that’s been together for more than 50 years managed to remain a creative force without burning out, splitting up or devolving into little more than a human jukebox pumping out nostalgia?

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 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

“There’s no point in burning cash in the near term on flying that just can’t absorb these fuel costs,” Kirby said in a letter to employees on March 20.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

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

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

The sun beat down on me, the heat of it on my hair, burning my scalp.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu