urn

Example Sentences

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The powdered remains are given back to relatives in an urn.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2026

Brook's misdemeanour occurred before England touched ground in Australia, but it typified the slapdash approach to regaining the urn.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

Cummins played one and got his hands on the urn.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

Australia lead the five-Test series 3-1 after eight-wicket wins in Perth and Brisbane, before an 82-run victory in Adelaide ensured they retained the famous urn.

From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026

I asked, balancing the coffee urn on the edge of the table.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth