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 reaction from players was more muted, with Redlegs center fielder Gus Bell saying, “I’m not exactly burned up about being replaced by Willie.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 2, 2025
Usually pieces of space debris are entirely burned up by Earth's atmosphere but larger piece can fall to earth.
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025
On Nov. 10, a decommissioned Starlink satellite fell to earth and burned up on reentry—something it is designed to do.
From Slate • Nov. 15, 2024
Mama’d get cross with her about a tarnished spoon and Constantine would serve her toast burned up for a week.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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