to burn
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When fuel is expensive, cargo ships often run slower to burn it more efficiently, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026
Reflective thermal tape, which is designed to burn away during reentry, remains visible in several areas.
From Science Daily • May 4, 2026
He believes most of the fires are started maliciously to burn vegetation and that people in the wider community have to be vigilant and also be prepared to "call it out, that it's not acceptable".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
But the company has signed up for so much computing power that it expects to burn through that amount in the next three years, assuming that it meets ambitious revenue targets.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
All the wealthy West Side women kept secret candles to burn for good luck, even though it was against the law.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
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