to burn
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The exchanges showed how air-defense math can favor the attacker and how Iran has adapted its attacks to force the U.S. to burn precious munitions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 16, 2026
"I was the first woman to burn my bra, it took the fire department four days to put it out."
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
Physical activity also helps our body to maintain its ability to burn fat.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 22, 2026
At this point, the architects of Bass’ campaign need to burn sage to drive out bad spirits or just bow out altogether.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
The fires seemed to burn with unusual cheeriness, and every time the girls met, their pale faces broke into smiles as they hugged one another, whispering encouragingly, “Mother’s coming, dear! Mother’s coming!”
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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