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burial

[ber-ee-uhl] / ˈbɛr i əl /


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They interacted directly, sharing tools, ways of life, and even burial practices.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

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

The legislation prohibits the use of residential properties "specifically for the placement of ashes" as well as the burial of remains outside of cemeteries and areas where ecological burial is legal.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It illuminates not just burial rites but artists’ ingenuity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

There might be no burial, and thus no treasure in the tomb, for years.

From "The Golden Goblet" by Eloise Jarvis McGraw




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