burned

Example Sentences

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Because he had been burned by those politics before.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The updated permit also allows the site to temporarily store and move some hazardous and clinical waste, although these materials will not be burned there.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

The spike in interest quickly burned off as if the World Cup were a circus that momentarily thrilled before leaving town.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Nasdaq is changing its procedures to put SpaceX in funds based on it and priming the pump to do the same with Anthropic and OpenAI, which have historically burned through cash.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

His eyes burned, and his throat felt like it was on fire.

From "Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher" by Bruce Coville