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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

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

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

For burned-out white-collar workers, it has become a popular midcareer fantasy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

I pull myself to my feet and half-stumble, half-slide my way back down the little bluff into the burned-out settlement.

From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness