burned

Example Sentences

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Climate activists are urging movie stars to fly economy or take the train to Cannes after saying private jets burned two millions of litres of kerosene getting them to the film festival last year.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

Roughly 120 firefighters, including one hospitalized with minor injuries, battled a large fire that burned for hours Sunday morning inside a Downtown L.A. office supplies store, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2026

Mr. Pratt has aptly attacked Ms. Bass for mismanagement, especially on the wildfires, which burned down his home.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

But that may ultimately help reelect the mayor who he believes burned his house down.

From Slate • May 9, 2026

“It was a hot fire while it lasted. It burned all the undergrowth just about back to the grove.”

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck