burn out

Example Sentences

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How long until the last stars in the universe burn out?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

“Otherwise, you’ll burn out and abandon it altogether.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

The U.S. is facing a critical shortage in hospital staff, with the ranks of registered nurses and other medical personnel having plummeted post-pandemic, often due to burn out.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026

Having a methodical plan and a clear structure can help you get started but she cautions that you can burn out by locking in too much.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

“So,” Dad said, “when the sun starts to burn out and Earth turns cold, everyone here might want to move to Venus to get warm. And they’ll have to get permission from your descendants first.”

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls