skeleton
Example Sentences
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So far 58 skeletons, dating to the 6th or 7th Century, have been uncovered at the site.
From BBC
The second group of skeletons marks a major breakthrough.
From Science Daily
Shortly after taking over the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Vought moved to reduce the bureau to a skeleton staff of about 200.
Carbon dating of one skeleton provided a date in the late 13th Century, according to Buckinghamshire Council's archaeology team.
From BBC
“Ukraine must clearly emerge from this very weak historical period, not only as a sovereign and independent country, but without any skeletons in the closet or weights on its feet,” Chaly said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
