burning

Example Sentences

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“While I was a hotshot, there were three of those fires burning simultaneously, including a million-acre fire — more than used to burn across the entire American West over the course of a decade.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

Extreme weather events like heatwaves are becoming more common and more intense around the world, fuelled by human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

The Times asked readers for their burning questions regarding the Olympics, and it’s the ticketing process that’s bringing the most heat.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

The company is burning usage rates and a good bit of customer goodwill.

From Slate • Apr. 14, 2026

He might have thought the cabin completely deserted but for the sharp scent of burning florals and a muffled clanking from somewhere above.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman