burial
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After the funeral ceremony, the 112 bodies were taken to a nearby cemetery for burial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
They said they had retrieved as many bodies as they could immediately after the attack and were relieved to be able to give others a proper burial.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 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
I want to honor her wishes regarding her burial, which she has already prepaid, but I’m concerned about the responsibilities involved with administering the estate.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
Either way, Rudolf Abel would have liked to help with the burial.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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
"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
In the later period, burials became much more selective and were dominated by a single male lineage, indicating a different social organization.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 8, 2026
"We are first and foremost overcome with grief," said local resident Eli Zavala, who was helping with the burials.
From Barron's ● Jul. 5, 2026
Many of the stories involved bodiless spirits and warnings against improper burials.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
Vocabulary lists containing burial
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -al, -ial
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"Taste of Salt" by Frances Collins, Chapters 13–18
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