burn through
verb
burned through or burnt through; burning through; burns through
informal
: to use all of (something) quickly
They've burned through 2 million dollars already, and the renovations are far from complete.
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The fire department said 210 firefighters, backed up by volunteers, specialized teams and 29 aircraft, including water-dropping planes and helicopters, were deployed to battle the blaze burning through pine forest in the Mandra area.
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Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Wednesday’s fire was burning through forest and agricultural land in the central Greek region of Fthiotida, the fire department said.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
After all, the company is burning through billions of dollars in cash, and its path to profitability remains as uncertain as ever.
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Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
In 2006 a fire burned through Sealand’s generator room, requiring one person to be evacuated to England for medical aid.
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Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
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Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2026
Wednesday’s fire was burning through forest and agricultural land in the central Greek region of Fthiotida, the fire department said.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
After all, the company is burning through billions of dollars in cash, and its path to profitability remains as uncertain as ever.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
1 July 2026
In 2006 a fire burned through Sealand’s generator room, requiring one person to be evacuated to England for medical aid.
—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
30 June 2026
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“Burn through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/burn%20through. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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