Example Sentences

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That means people probably will be burning more fuel to keep warm.

From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2021

Shaw acknowledges the irony that thousands of people from around the world will be burning many tons of fossil fuels to fly to Glasgow for the talks.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 12, 2021

Tongues will be wagging and ears will be burning as “The Men Tell All” about Tayshia as well as their competition on “The Bachelorette.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 11, 2020

It is not quite the one he hoped to be making but, when they attempt to return next summer, the ambition will be burning brighter than ever.

From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2020

"I wonder," the girl said, "whether to-night San Francesco will not be beaten by the waves, whether his light will be burning when we reach the island."

From A Spirit in Prison by Hichens, Robert Smythe