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bury

[ber-ee] / ˈbɛr i /


VERB
plant in ground
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“In Ituri, people want to bury their own family members.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

One family member who spoke to BBC News Brasil in 2019 said he had only been able to bury his son's remains over two years after the incident.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

"We dig graves and bury dead people without gloves or any protection," said Salama Bamunoba, a youth organisation representative.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

But I can choose to recognize that some performers, artistic works and brands are simply too big to fail or bury, so they become some version of a beached grey whale’s corpse.

From Salon • May 14, 2026

“When you bury the egg, make sure she is in a safe place,” Pond said.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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