burnt

Example Sentences

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That’s like saying burnt steak is better than overdone meat loaf.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

A Jewish woman whose grandparents were Holocaust survivors, and grew up at Bondi, told the inquiry she was "shocked to see flags being burnt at the Opera House -- it was such an un-Australian thing".

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

I sometimes hoped I’d get a call in the middle of the night: “The building burnt down, and all your stuff is gone. Congratulations!”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Actress Rose Byrne gives a visceral portrayal of a burnt out mother who feels alone in her struggle to meet the needs of her daughter and hold up the scaffolding of family life.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

What was the point of thinking about an herb garden if Master asked him to leave, if Master would not forgive the burnt sock?

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie