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cemetery

[sem-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɛr i /


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They gave the U.S. a perpetual concession for the cemetery where most of those fallen Americans are buried.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

The ecologist said any plan to remove plastics from the cemetery, including whether children's graves should be included in any ban, was a decision for the council.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Hegseth also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their defence, in a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer in Normandy.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Cornell Orchards, located about one third of a mile from the cemetery, may help support the massive bee population by providing abundant spring flowers.

From Science Daily • May 28, 2026

The lavender that Mama had woven through his collar stuck up like the flowers on headstones in the cemetery, stiff and straight.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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