disinterred

Example Sentences

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Some reports claimed remains housed there had been disinterred.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Cordingley found Lucy McCormick’s grave marker in Portland, informed the family — they were stunned — and later watched as she was disinterred.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 29, 2024

The leader of the Falange was disinterred in a private ceremony in presence of his family, away from public scrutiny.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

In 2021, the remains were disinterred for testing, and in February of this year, laboratory analysis “and the totality of the circumstantial evidence available” established one set of remains as Carrillo’s, according to the agency.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2023

Like those disinterred dead from his childhood that had been relocated to accommodate a highway.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy