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
A blanket of toxic haze is enveloping parts of Indonesia and spreading into Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, as weeks-long wildfires continue to burn.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
The Hawk fire is one of several wildfires to burn near Reno in recent weeks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 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
All I need is some chemical to burn my hair off.
From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell
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