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burning [ˈbɜːnıŋ] ADJ

1. burning:

burning
burning

2. burning:

burning
burning
a burning shame

I . burn <burnt or burned> [bɜːn] VB trans

II . burn <burnt or burned> [bɜːn] VB intr

III . burn <burnt or burned> [bɜːn] N

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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A brazier used exclusively for burning aromatics (incense) is known as a censer or thurible.
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That's a problem because it means construction of new fossil fuel-burning power plants is outdistancing the rate at which old ones are being taken offline.
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The wind driven flames jumped roads and firelines, and burning embers started new fires a mile (1.6 km) or more ahead of the main fires.
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The creatures' bile begins to seep through the building, burning through the ceiling and into other apartments and shorting out the electrical system.
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This was a paper case about 16 inch (406 mm) long filled with slow-burning composition which burnt rather more than one inch (25 mm) per minute.
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Protesters joined soldiers in protecting the museum, situated beside the burning ruling party headquarters.
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Besides an awkward sensation, these sores can also cause pain or tingling or a burning sensation.
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After burning 17 hours, the barge's mooring lines gave way and the barge began to drift.
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In wildfire conditions in open country, strong winds often blows burning tumbleweeds across firebreaks, frustrating standard fire control measures.
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Proponents of legislation to proscribe flag burning argue that burning the flag is a very offensive gesture that deserves to be formally outlawed.
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