be buried

Example Sentences

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Over 4000 are alleged to be buried there.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

When close to shore, cables are buried, but they can be buried only so deep.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Ali Khamenei has yet to be buried although Mojtaba has said in a written statement he saw the body.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

“I don’t. But I don’t like hypocrites, neither. I cain’t stop folks from jedgin’ Camp, but I ain’t a-go’n let’m say how he’s got to be buried.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns