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burning

[bur-ning] / ˈbɜr nɪŋ /






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Soon after the faults, residents nearby recorded videos of a fire burning at the base of the tower, which is known as M16T1.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Cubans have protested by banging pots and burning garbage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

The team envisions a future in which portable systems could be deployed directly over burning oil spills to intentionally generate fire whirls on demand.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

He stooped for a handful of snow to cool his burning face.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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