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casket

[kas-kit, kah-skit] / ˈkæs kɪt, ˈkɑ skɪt /


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A UK inquest has been opened into the death of the man in Shobahana Patel's casket, who still hasn't been identified.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Members of the Republican Guard carried the casket draped in a French flag into the courtyard to the beat of a drum before Macron read a eulogy, saying Jospin fought for justice and freedom.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

Others surged towards the casket, dancing, clapping, ululating; all through tears.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

After nine days in the capital, they returned to Savannah on a large Airbus jet carrying Sam’s casket, accompanied by more than a dozen PSA pilots.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

The family had a large TV monitor near the casket that flashed dozens of pictures of Walter before the service.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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