disinterred

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Some reports claimed remains housed there had been disinterred.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

Several graves were being disinterred during my visit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2023

Remains of the unknown soldier recovered near Agok were disinterred in 2021 as part of a broader military effort to determine the identities of several hundred Americans who died in the war.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2023

The leader of the Falange was disinterred in a private ceremony in presence of his family, away from public scrutiny.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

The skull of old Major, now clean of flesh, had been disinterred from the orchard and set up on a stump at the foot of the flagstaff, beside the gun.

From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell