decomposing

Example Sentences

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For months, teams searched through rubble and debris, in temperatures reaching the mid-40s Celsius, surrounded by decomposing remains.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Three years ago, a group of scientists working from Susan Flores’ neighbors’ backyard using soil vapor sampling detected the presence of volatile organic compounds that they say may be associated with decomposing human remains.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Instead of fully decomposing, plant material builds up layer upon layer over thousands of years, forming deep deposits of peat that lock away carbon for the long term.

From Science Daily • Feb. 22, 2026

"It was so upsetting to see - especially as we believe Floss had been living in the same house as the decomposing remains of her friend."

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

This one’s stainless steel facade has been peeled back, exposing its innards as if it were decomposing from the inside out.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman