burn down
Example Sentences
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No more media speculation that the team was furious and wanted to burn down the league.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
“You don’t know if your house is going to burn down or if a plane is going to crash into it, but you take out the policy just in case.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
“If you don’t have a car crash, or your house doesn’t burn down, you don’t get your premiums back later in life. What you do get is protection and peace of mind,” Butler added.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 3, 2026
"The children are the most stressed. They think the fire is going to burn down the house, but we're coping," he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Anyway,” Percy said, “let’s try not to burn down the city this time.”
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
