Example Sentences

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Fire officials returned later to find the home had burnt down but could not locate the three people.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

Tree species from warmer climates did not experience as much discoloration, but species from cooler environments had burnt canopies.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 13, 2023

It had burnt $483 million in the year-ago quarter.

From Reuters • Jul. 27, 2022

By junior high, Loschiavo had burnt out on gymnastics and needed a new sport if he was to keep his promise to his mother.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 7, 2021

I reached out to comfort him, but he tore away from me with a low moan, as if my touch had burnt him.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros