decomposed
Example Sentences
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The county's medical examiner previously said Ms Rivas Hernandez's body was "severely decomposed" when it was found in September and deferred making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.
From BBC
The compost Dowding’s system relies on can be “anything decomposed,” from leaves to chipped, woody bits.
From Seattle Times
After days of searching, the deputies and agents recovered the decomposed remains of the 3-year-old in an underground tunnel.
From Seattle Times
Kelly said the body had decomposed in a manner that had preserved or “mummified” it, the Chronicle reported.
From Los Angeles Times
After days of searching, they recovered the decomposed remains of the 3-year-old in an underground tunnel.
From Seattle Times
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