burned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A wildfire started in the area on 15 July and the incident, which has burned through thousands of acres of woodland and moor, continues to be monitored for hotspots.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
While others burned brightly for a short time before being betrayed by their bodies, he was a picture of consistency through the early days of his career.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Done backwards, you’ve paid tax on an RMD you meant to give away and burned bracket space you needed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
In the weeks since the fire burned and cleanup began, Lineage has been slowly and consistently racking up fines tied to poor air quality and complaints from the community.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
His eyes, red and swollen at the lid, burned with admiration.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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