burned

Example Sentences

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Upon sailing into the harbor, they realized the frigate was too damaged to sail, so rather than leave it in enemy hands, they burned it to the waterline.

From Salon • Jul. 4, 2026

In other words, cells lacking Mitch not only burned more fat but were also less capable of creating new fat-storing cells.

From Science Daily • Jul. 3, 2026

“Four of the 10 largest fires in Texas have burned through our county.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

On Thursday, Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said nearly 7,000 fires had broken out since the start of the summer season, with about 8,700 hectares burned so far.

From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026

Above them the Somnulum, hanging low in the sky, burned too brightly for him to look at.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell