burn out

Example Sentences

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For Bowers, DeMarr’s story echoes the cautionary tales he grew up with of “forgotten about” people, who, despite their talents, burn out or see their careers fizzle for different reasons.

From Los Angeles Times

In addition, we are not producing enough doctors to replace those who are retiring or quitting because they’re burned out.

From MarketWatch

“The wildfire burned out of control for sixteen days,” said Akira.

From Literature

"It almost looked like it was just sitting on the surface. It was going to burn out."

From BBC

My candle just burned out, so I can hardly see.

From Literature