burned

Example Sentences

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Pope Leo XIV made a visit on Saturday to Italy's "Land of Fires", where for decades the mafia has illegally dumped and burned toxic rubbish, poisoning both people and their land.

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

Part of the Santa Susana site burned in the Woolsey fire in 2018, which also raised concerns among the local community.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Then, in early 2025, their house burned down.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

And in doing so, it has burned through a lot of taxpayer money and has maybe spread itself too thin.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

The light burned white, a call begging to be answered, signifying a soldier asking for help.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse