burn away

verb

Definitions

  1. To remove or be removed by burning.

    • The laser burned away the excess body hair.
  2. to remove instantly and forcefully

    to remove instantly and forcefully; to evaporate

    • In fact, McChrystal's whole manner was that of someone who's burned away frivolity and distractions from his life.

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Vish — recursive loop

No curated loop yet for burn away. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.

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