burner

Example Sentences

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In a Los Angeles County jewelry heist, investigators last year linked a burner phone from a traffic accident to the heist location and to other crimes.

From Los Angeles Times

It is possible that Jenner hasn’t given much thought to the currently listed home, putting it on the back burner.

From MarketWatch

My aunt turns down the burner and motions for us to sit at the polished wooden table.

From Literature

Combining SpaceX and Tesla was also reportedly floated by Musk and his executives — but that could be put on the back burner.

From MarketWatch

The school can't afford pouches or lockers, and they have noticed some students hand in a second "burner phone" or a broken phone if caught.

From BBC