churchyard

Example Sentences

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As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

Stones stolen from a 19th Century churchyard are expected to cost more than £20,000 to repair.

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

He pointed to the churchyard, where a memorial stone commemorates six Ukrainian soldiers killed in the battle for Lypivka.

From Seattle Times • May 2, 2024

“You’ll drive me to the churchyard betwixt you, one of these days, and O, a pr-r-recious pair you’d be without me!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens