burned up
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A severe drought also burned up grazing pastures, making it more expensive to feed livestock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
The reaction from players was more muted, with Redlegs center fielder Gus Bell saying, “I’m not exactly burned up about being replaced by Willie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
“The Last of Us” burned up the internet with its shocking character death — a feat of secret-keeping among fans of its source material on the level of “Game of Thrones’” Red Wedding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
It is likely that others, albeit much smaller, have hit us or burned up in the atmosphere but gone unnoticed.
From BBC • Feb. 22, 2025
“Joey said he saw her father, but he’s mostly normal not all burned up like she is,” Rich whispered.
From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott
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