graveyard

Example Sentences

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Even under a beaming sun, the ruins, aproned by the graveyard of the nearby Norman church of St. Mary’s, carve a formidable black silhouette against the sky.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"The world of social networks is an enormous graveyard," eYou's Vigroux acknowledged, adding that "99 percent of European social networks launched in the last 10 years have fallen flat."

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

‘I always did the graveyard shift’: I worked for 54 years.

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

He said he and others had urged the council to do something to prevent the sheep accessing the graveyard, but "sadly there doesn't seem to be any movement".

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Doc must have noticed, because he said, “I already told you both why we had to paint the house blue, and showed you how to lay graveyard dirt to deter spirits.”

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce