embalm

Example Sentences

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Another part of you frantically tries to embalm the memories, fearing the natural deterioration and gnawing terror of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

She and her colleagues also embalm about 65% of the bodies, preserving them for longer and slowing down decomposition.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023

Scott was employed at Arkansas Central Mortuary Services, where part of her job was to transport, cremate and embalm remains.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2023

Why had there been a seeming rush to embalm the body, without an autopsy?

From Washington Post • Dec. 7, 2021

Someone had to embalm her before Mollie saw her.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann