burning

Example Sentences

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Or they didn’t think that the city should be burning tens of millions of dollars to send fire trucks “to every overdose, every sprained ankle, every toothache,” as Mr. Pratt has said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Stir often to avoid burning the spices, which will result in a bitter taste.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

The technique could also reduce one of the biggest drawbacks of burning oil: smoke.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The San Bernardino County Fire Department reported the fire around 3:45 a.m., writing on social media that a single rail car was burning on the tracks near Cajon Boulevard south of Swarthout Canyon Road.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

They started burning and smoking at the same time.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls