burial
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The pope will personally carry the cross through all 14 stations retracing Christ's journey, from his condemnation to his crucifixion and to his burial, according to Vatican sources.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
Two scrolls from the Egyptian ‘Book of the Dead,’ one newly restored, form the breathtaking centerpiece of a show that reveals the considerable art involved in the ancient civilization’s burial rites.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
"Cremation produces significant carbon emissions and traditional burial takes up land and resources," said Hughes.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Similar abandoned burial grounds for incarcerated children exist in states across the country.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
The jets flew over the burial cortège in a tight formation that had an odd imbalance to it.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
Vocabulary lists containing burial
Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -al, -ial
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"Taste of Salt" by Frances Collins, Chapters 13–18
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Doctor Faustus
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