burn out

Example Sentences

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“Otherwise, you’ll burn out and abandon it altogether.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

While the aging populations’ healthcare needs rise, hospitals are looking for ways to deal with persistent worker shortages that can burn out clinicians and delay care.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 5, 2026

A major wildfire in Greece continues to burn out of control in eastern Crete, after breaking out on Wednesday afternoon in rugged forested terrain near the municipality of Ierapetra.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2025

Undoubtedly, the tool is valuable, but it’s also a quick way to burn out.

From Slate • Jun. 20, 2025

“Lantern wouldn’t burn out in this time,” the boy said.

From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong