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burn

[burn] / bɜrn /


VERB
cause or feel stinging pain
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The band made its way to American alternative audiences in the 1990s when the Beastie Boys’ Grand Royal label released the ATR compilation album Burn, Berlin, Burn! in 1997.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2019

Recommended Work: “Speed” from Burn, Berlin, Burn!, which was later included on the soundtrack to The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.

From Slate • Oct. 31, 2019

Gillo Pontecorvo's The Battle of Algiers and Burn!, brimming with political conscience and passion.

From Time Magazine Archive

She sends out daily "attitude adjusting" essays with titles such as "Eviction Notice: Clutter, Pack Your Bags!" and "Do Not Crash and Burn!" followed by testimonials from members.

From Time Magazine Archive

Burn! yes, like tinder, in this March wind, if the drought only holds.

From Hereward, the Last of the English by Kingsley, Charles




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