burned up
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On that mission, SpaceX deployed 20 Starlink V3 satellites to orbit, providing it with data before they burned up on re-entry as planned.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
A severe drought also burned up grazing pastures, making it more expensive to feed livestock.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
When torched with embers, the fire burned up to the 5-foot perimeter and then halted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2025
Usually pieces of space debris are entirely burned up by Earth's atmosphere but larger piece can fall to earth.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2025
It happened rather suddenly one day, after Rachel burned up an egg omelet.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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