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Burn away

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Verb
  1. 1
    To remove or be removed by burning. ergative

    "The laser burned away the excess body hair."

  2. 2
    to remove instantly and forcefully; to evaporate broadly, figuratively

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

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