burying

Example Sentences

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Spaeny says, burying her head in her hands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

In sudden-death overtime against Sweden in the quarterfinals, Hughes waved off a substitution just before burying the game-winner that kept his country’s medal dreams alive.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

But Suggs had other ideas, burying a three-pointer and then finding Carter Jr for a running dunk and a 115-114 victory.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

"This would only happen to me," he said, burying his head in his hands.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Jinny heard a choking cry as Sam broke from the line and ran forward, burying his face in Deen’s belly.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder