burn out

Example Sentences

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Pictures of the aftermath showed a number of burned out military vehicles and pick-up trucks parked in a walled-off area at the port, as well as damage to a nearby building.

From BBC

And while there’s been some progress in the recovery, her claim that things are moving at “lightning speed” overlooks the fact that thousands of burned out properties haven’t seen a hammer or a hardhat.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have customers that are overclocking at all times because there is zero risk of burning out the server," says Mr Ballon.

From BBC

But some singles, burned out by fruitless searches for love, are handing control of their dating profiles to the people who keep asking why they aren’t having any luck.

From The Wall Street Journal

“No matter what your situation is — whether you were completely burned out, partially burned, had smoke damage or your mental game has been challenged. We are all in it together.”

From Los Angeles Times