burning

Example Sentences

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An AFP news agency correspondent said they heard an explosion before seeing a car burning.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

He shot to the surface, coughing, his throat burning with seawater.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell