burying

Example Sentences

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Spaeny says, burying her head in her hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

Mohammed Asasa had only just returned home after burying his 80-year-old father Hussein when several children ran into the house shouting, "the settlers are digging up the grave!"

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Qom could also serve as the location for the previous supreme leader, but burying tyrants in Iran can be complicated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

But Suggs had other ideas, burying a three-pointer and then finding Carter Jr for a running dunk and a 115-114 victory.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Not wanting to test the idea, she tried burying her face in her mother’s side, but she couldn’t fit under her stiff arm.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi