burned out
Example Sentences
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In 2015, after 18 years as the managing director of a university research lab in Philadelphia, I was burned out and thinking of taking a midcareer break to reset and do some travel.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
And at this precise moment, amid a coalition burned out on self-flagellation and ascetic living, a Totenkopf has been deemed forgivable.
From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026
However, BCG and others do not see it as a case of AI causing people to get burned out on their jobs.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
People in the area reported the derelict building appeared "completely burned out" by 23:00.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
Luxa’s torch had burned out, leaving only his hard hat for light.
From "Gregor the Overlander" by Suzanne Collins
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