burning

Example Sentences

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The fire was burning in an area with “flashy fuel,” the spokesperson said, and fire officials were sending several ground and air resources to keep the fire from spreading.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Judit is “caged in her senses . . . a burning stone prison.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"It affects everyone because these toxins and heavy metals enter the body directly," he told AFP, describing "burning eyes, phlegm, and nasal inflammation."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There was a persistent burning smell in the air.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

All I can think about is the little slip of paper, the one with the address for Foglamp Investigators, which feels like it’s burning a hole in my pocket.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy