How to Use burn in a Sentence

burn

1 of 2 verb
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  • Parts of the house were badly burned in the fire.
  • A small fire burned brightly in the fireplace.
  • The wildfire has burned acres of forest.
  • There was a little stove burning in the front room.
  • The new town law makes it illegal to burn trash.
  • Be sure not to leave any candles burning when you go to bed.
  • I could smell smoke and knew that something was burning.
  • A flame is kept constantly burning at the monument.
  • I burned the letter when I had finished reading it.
  • The wood-burning model holds 5 pounds of wood thanks to its deep bowl.
    — Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Apr. 2023
  • The slower release ones are less likely to burn the plant.
    — oregonlive, 11 Feb. 2023
  • The jar was broken, and the lid and screw top were burned black, the Justice Department said.
    — Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 29 Mar. 2023
  • While the front yard gets full, direct sun throughout the day, the house does provide enough shade that the plants don’t burn.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Apr. 2023
  • In the long term, this would burn people out and affect the quality of the output.
    — Plamen Tsekov, Forbes, 3 May 2023
  • Plus, the brand mentions that the jar will burn for up to 145 hours, so you're guaranteed many self-care days ahead!
    — Mariah Thomas, Good Housekeeping, 10 Jan. 2023
  • The Golden Eagles are 5-of-8 from the field, and Sean Miller just had to burn an early timeout.
    — Adam Baum, The Enquirer, 12 Mar. 2023
  • In 1988, the house was burned to the ground by local youths furious at the rapes of schoolgirls by club members.
    — Glenn Frankel, Washington Post, 9 June 2023
  • Tellez killed Anthony Moreno, 52, and burned his body last spring.
    — Maggie Prosser, Dallas News, 6 June 2023
  • Tylee had been dismembered and burned; J.J. was wrapped in plastic and bound by duct tape.
    — Corin Cesaric, Peoplemag, 25 Apr. 2023
  • He was caught off guard as skies grew more yellow by lunchtime and winds carried with them the scent of burning trees.
    — Alexandra Olson and Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Anchorage Daily News, 9 June 2023
  • This kills off the enzymes that cause burning, Dr. Sheehan says.
    — Ashia Aubourg, SELF, 15 June 2023
  • The pickup truck driver tried to pull the unconscious man from the burning sedan, but was not able to, Grieshaber said.
    — Caleb Lunetta, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 June 2023
  • The Cliff House was rebuilt and expanded, then seven years later burned to the ground.
    — Peter Hartlaub, San Francisco Chronicle, 29 Apr. 2023
  • My calves screamed, a blister on my right heel burned with every other step.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2023
  • As frackers burn cash, the bank struggles to redeem deposits and has to sell assets at a loss.
    — Allysia Finley, WSJ, 19 Mar. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The front panel gets dangerously hot and could burn skin.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • In a world primed to burn, any tiny ignition can lead to catastrophe.
    — Matt Simon, WIRED, 1 Sep. 2023
  • There was a scheme by studio execs and Hearst loyalists to buy the film to burn the negative.
    — Donald Liebenson, Town & Country, 9 Mar. 2023
  • People who want to watch the world burn, her young campaign advisors tell her.
    — Shannon Carlin, refinery29.com, 24 June 2020
  • And since most sauces contain some form of sugar, the outside often burns before the interior is cooked.
    — Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 31 Aug. 2023
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burn

2 of 2 noun
  • Is there not pleasure in the slow burn, in the grind to victory?
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 22 Sep. 2023
  • This year, the rain was so heavy there were concerns the burn might not happen.
    — Hazlitt, 1 Nov. 2023
  • This way, if a burn escapes, it can be dealt with right away.
    — Eleanor McCrary, USA TODAY, 8 June 2023
  • For those with a need for speed and a more intense burn, there’s runDisney.
    — Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Keep in Mind The candle burn time is lower than most on our list.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Nov. 2023
  • Looking for a large, extra-stylish place to enjoy the burn?
    — Kelsey Chapman, ABC News, 10 Apr. 2024
  • The shoes, introduced by Pieter Mulier in 2022, were a slow burn at first.
    — Laia Garcia-Furtado, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • This is the kind of show that causes second-degree burns.
    — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Jan. 2024
  • The candle comes in seven unique scents and are made with soy wax for a cleaner, smoother burn.
    — Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 10 May 2023
  • But pain from the surgeries and her burns was unbearable.
    — Johnny Dodd, Peoplemag, 2 June 2023
  • With up to 60 hours of burn time, the candle makes a great addition to any gift bag or as a gift on its own.
    — Jenna Clark, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Sep. 2023
  • Learn more about burn permits and fire safety here on the DNR website.
    — Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2024
  • The tiki torch top can break open and/or fall off while lit, posing a burn hazard.
    — Neal Riley, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
  • Both said the crew member who suffered burns was the only person injured in the fire.
    — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2023
  • The festival partners with Leave No Trace to use biodegradable lanterns with a short burn and flight time.
    — Emily Cappiello, Travel + Leisure, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Our tester measured the top heat of the front panel at a whopping 456ºF, which is enough to cause severe burns on skin and start fires.
    — Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 June 2023
  • Protect the burn by washing with soap and water, but no ointments.
    — Stacey Colino, Parents, 20 Sep. 2023
  • The candle has a 50 to 60 hour burn time, but Nest recommends only using it for three to four hours at a time.
    — Carly Totten, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2024
  • Sparklers often are blamed for burns to children under age 5.
    — Jim Salter, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 July 2023
  • Rug burn made with tequila, rum chata and Baileys Irish creme.
    — Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 12 Feb. 2024
  • This candle is made with food-grade paraffin wax for a long-lasting fragrance and clean burn.
    — L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2023
  • A smoke warning goes out to residents in two counties as the Highland fire burns.
    — Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • But the introduction of a new trim is a sure-fire sign that Ford is ramping up its hopes for the Lightning to help boost sales and slow the EV cash burn.
    — Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The people of East Palestine are still living with the consequences of this toxic burn.
    — CBS News, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Police saw burn wounds on the baby’s body, and the Kansas City Fire Department declared the baby dead at the scene.
    — Andrea Klick, Kansas City Star, 4 Mar. 2024
  • The front entrance had some burn damage, and the clinic had to reschedule about 30 appointments.
    — Phil Helsel, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2023
  • The romance between our very proper sleuths is not quite a slow burn – more a sedate simmer.
    — Monitor Reviewers, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 May 2023
  • He was pinned in the back but managed to escape, though the pilot suffered fatal third-degree burns.
    — Clay Risen, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2024
  • The second victim appeared to have suffered severe burns to the face and was pronounced dead at a hospital, Sylvia said.
    — Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 8 May 2024
  • Paramedics took the victim to a hospital for treatment of burns of undisclosed severity.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2024

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