to burn
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“Some countries like Japan and South Korea can give priority to gas burn over coal for pollution reasons, but should gas prices remain elevated, they may continue to burn coal instead.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026
For now, Moderna continues to burn through cash as it looks to diversify away from Covid revenue, with a pipeline that includes intismeran autogene, an mRNA vaccine for patients with certain types of cancer.
From Barron's • May 13, 2026
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
I lay on my back, looking up at the yolk-yellow sun in the sky, hoping to burn the tears out of my eyes.
From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce
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