burial
Example Sentences
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The arrangement of burials at the site raises the possibility that Tinshemet Cave served as a dedicated burial area or even an early cemetery.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
"Cremation produces significant carbon emissions and traditional burial takes up land and resources," said Hughes.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
It illuminates not just burial rites but artists’ ingenuity.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He had been asked to speak at the burial service, but as it was his rule not to attend funerals he was unable to accept this invitation.
From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers
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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Doctor Faustus
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