burned out
Example Sentences
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Now through their LP “Free Spirits,” they continue to comment on the trope of the burned-out, exhausted artist who through a soul-stripping retreat can find renewal once again.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Haney said it’s also timely in the aftermath of the Palisades and Eaton fires, since data show that investors are flooding the market for burned-out lots, replacing longtime locals.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Snow-covered roads are littered with burned-out pickup trucks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026
For burned-out white-collar workers, it has become a popular midcareer fantasy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026
Alex’s dad found a parking spot in front of the burned-out lot at 417 Van Orton Street.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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