burial

Example Sentences

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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

It illuminates not just burial rites but artists’ ingenuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This realization led us to launch a national initiative at Georgetown University’s Center for Youth Justice to find, research, and recognize these burial grounds, and to honor the children buried there.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

The judge told him: "You lied to police about your involvement in Reanne Coulson's burial, as you lied to the jury during your trial."

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

From habit, I headed for the Toy burial plot.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns