burn
verb (used without object)
to undergo rapid combustion or consume fuel in such a way as to give off heat, gases, and, usually, light; be on fire.
is burning
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present progressiveof burn (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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City Councilwoman Ysabel Jurado, who represents the district where the fire is burning, raised concern over long-term health impacts in Boyle Heights.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
The corrugated steel walls are filled with very dense foam that is burning slowly and emitting gases despite ongoing water drops from helicopters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
"He's talked about that in the past, it is burning a lot of energy. He's getting a bit older. It's up to Martin what he does."
From BBC ● May 23, 2026
The world is burning and everyone is exploiting it for their own gain.
From Salon ● May 1, 2026
I turn from the Suits to my parents; my mom is sobbing into her hands, and my dad looks like the house is burning down around him.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
