burning

Example Sentences

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That long-term aspiration is paired with emergency measures such as increased coal burning and fuel rationing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The prime minister also probed Hansen on one burning issue: "A lot of Canadians just wanted one point of reassurance, that the preference is for maple syrup over nutella on your pancakes in the morning."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Astronaut Christina Koch said the so-called Universal Waste Management System was giving off "a burning heater smell."

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

That means the company anticipates burning $85 billion that year even after almost doubling sales from the prior year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

Aside from Grandma telling Mr. Archer about various town festivals, the loudest sounds were the pop and crackle of burning wood.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows