- present participle of burn.
burning
Example Sentences
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“Students are right to be confused,” said Matt Sigelman, president of the Burning Glass Institute, a nonprofit data lab focused on work, learning and career paths.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 22, 2026
Burning the oil, a technique known as an in situ burn, can prevent the slick from expanding.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
The unemployment rate for workers under 35 with a master’s degree has rarely been higher in 20 years, according to Burning Glass Institute data.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Burning a gallon of gas in a car generates about 20 pounds of carbon pollution.
From Slate • May 15, 2026
Burning and boiling inside me is the desire to live.
From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth
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