burn in

British

verb

(tr, adverb) to darken (areas on a photographic print) by exposing them to light while masking other regions

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She called it a low-grade terror: “You know how that feels, right? Where you’re worried all the time, and it’s like a low burn in your chest, queasiness in the belly.”

From Slate • Apr. 19, 2026

The images were taken after the crew successfully completed a trans-lunar injection burn in the early hours of Friday.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Forest fires burn in the Patagonian region of Chubut province, Argentina, fuelled by high temperatures and winds.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

The spacecraft are expected to attempt a trans-Mars injection engine burn in November 2026 and arrive at the planet in September of next year, according to NASA.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

My hair is whipped by the wind coming off the water, and my eyes burn in the salty cold.

From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse

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