burned
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Two children, who were not identified, were burned and airlifted to a burn center at the UC San Diego hospital for specialized treatment.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026
In Iran the U.S. military burned through pricey missiles that America builds at anemic numbers—Tomahawks, Standard Missiles and the like.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
They’ve been burned by the cyclical nature of the memory industry.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 26, 2026
Cepeda urged "composure and calm" following these incidents, during which demonstrators burned US flags in reference to De la Espriella's rapport with the Trump administration.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
My insides burned from my nose and throat down to my lungs.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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