burned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Burned by past boom-bust cycles, the big memory-chip producers are cautious about creating another glut, which is why their spending on new plants remains relatively conservative.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026
The Burned Area Emergency Response team is expected to complete its on-island work this week, before finalizing a report and making recommendations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
"Burned plant matter fuels the biological carbon pump of lakes, allowing them to soak up more CO2 from the atmosphere," said Shurin.
From Science Daily • Dec. 13, 2023
Burned cars and rubble from damaged buildings blocked roads and men worked around the neighborhood to fix broken electricity lines and waterworks.
From New York Times • Jul. 7, 2023
"Wherever the Burned Men go, the Stone Crows have been there first," Conn declared hotly.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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