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burned out

[burnd-out] / ˈbɜrndˈaʊt /












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As a college student, you have more imagination and idealism than a burned-out professional who feels pigeonholed into a particular industry.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

I had met with Zack a couple of months ago at her burned-out property, where she had cherished her garden, her courtyard, and the rambling flow of the 100-year-old Mediterranean-revival home.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Snow-covered roads are littered with burned-out pickup trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

Proponents argued that Palisades residents should not have to pay the tax if they sell their burned-out properties.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

Fadi paused next to a burned-out car for the others to catch up.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai