burned up
Example Sentences
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A severe drought also burned up grazing pastures, making it more expensive to feed livestock.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026
“The Last of Us” burned up the internet with its shocking character death — a feat of secret-keeping among fans of its source material on the level of “Game of Thrones’” Red Wedding.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2025
It is unclear whether the object fell to the ground or burned up in the atmosphere.
From BBC • May 10, 2025
“We were lucky we didn’t get burned up in the fire. And we’re lucky we have a second home to stay in here in Santa Fe,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2025
“I’ll have to bury this in the waste bin so he won’t know I’ve burned up another one.”
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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