churchyard

Example Sentences

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Only days before, Al-Rahi had stood in the very churchyard where the crowd assembled Wednesday for his funeral.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

A low mound near the churchyard was rumoured by folklore to have contained a giant skeleton, perhaps even Ivar himself.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2024

Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill and of Imber planted a Yew tree in the St Giles churchyard to remember former residents.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2023

It was a muddy, black day in the churchyard.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt