burning

Example Sentences

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These are pieces of carbon and other chemicals, like a miniature lump of coal, that come from the incomplete burning of fuel.

From BBC

Sure enough, I had a fever that left me shaking one minute and burning up the next.

From Literature

When the candles were burning brightly, the lanterns were launched on the Ohta River.

From Literature

Jeremy closed his "beautiful" eyes, his face so hot that even the tips of his ears were burning.

From Literature

He did have one burning question, however, that he simply could not hold in.

From Literature