laid to rest
Example Sentences
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Today, the mystery boy was properly laid to rest.
From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026
Souther also shared a GoFundMe link and a note that Perrine’s final wish was to be laid to rest at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
For decades, the site intrigued scientists because of unusual skeletal traits and the way the two individuals were laid to rest.
From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026
As the first of the dead were laid to rest Wednesday, Jewish Australians said they felt unsafe, angry and frustrated at perceived government foot-dragging in confronting antisemitism.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
All I know is that I’m not gonna be the next one to get Dear Diary, A couple of days ago one of my friends was laid to rest.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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