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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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Hichilema's government had wanted to bring Lungu home for a state burial, while his family wants him laid to rest in South Africa where he died.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

After the funeral ceremony, the 112 bodies were taken to a nearby cemetery for burial.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

That night, Nanos was asked in an interview whether he believed Nancy’s disappearance would end in a rescue or a burial.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

But - at the same time - denying he had failed to provide their loved ones with a proper burial.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

All the poor lady’s papers were in order; explicit directions regarding the place of burial were given.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker

In addition to preventing lawful and decent burials, Bush, 48, previously pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud by false representation and another of fraudulently running a business, relating to the sale of funeral plans.

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

Earlier interpretations suggested that most of the victims were female, but the genetic evidence shows that nine out of ten burials examined there were male.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

"They don't believe that safe, dignified burials could really help," says Dr Babou Rukengeza from the charity Save The Children.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

"We started here on July 25th, the very next day, to do all the work...so that all those people could have dignified burials."

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

“I can get behind those burials, I think,” I say.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green




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