disinter
Example Sentences
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Protocols for disinterring, sampling and reburying human remains were established in consultation with local religious leaders and community stakeholders.
From New York Times
In 2021, the remains were disinterred for testing, and in February of this year, laboratory analysis “and the totality of the circumstantial evidence available” established one set of remains as Carrillo’s, according to the agency.
From Los Angeles Times
After approving the request, Veterans Affairs disinterred the body, placed the wooden coffin in a protective fiberglass case and fork-lifted it into the bed of Mr. Walls’s Ford F-350 pickup truck, Mr. Walls said.
From New York Times
Banaji also said the agency doesn't plan to disinter the remains and try to identify them because it lacks sufficient documentation.
From Fox News
They say the military has disinterred and identified remains from other Pearl Harbor battleships and should do the same for their loved ones.
From Seattle Times
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