burning

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Loud trucks kept passing and honking their horns, leaving a smell of burning diesel fuel in their wake.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

Another possibility is that the clouds evaporate as they move into temperatures exceeding 1,000 degrees, similar to morning fog burning away on Earth but under far more extreme conditions.

From Science Daily • May 27, 2026

A police officer who pulled an unconscious driver from a burning car moments before it exploded is being celebrated for his bravery and decisive actions.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Musk investors are accustomed to burning cash in pursuit of his lofty ideas.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The sun beat down on me, the heat of it on my hair, burning my scalp.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu