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buried

[ber-eed] / ˈbɛr id /
ADJECTIVE
concealed
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ADJECTIVE
engrossed
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Example Sentences

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When buried, these grains trap electrons from natural radiation.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

When the manifesto was brought to Nicholas, Mr. Beevor writes, “he crossed himself before picking up the pen, signed, then buried his head in his hands and sobbed.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Bishop’s mother and sister also are buried at the cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Durham Police and Durham County Council will work with a local undertaker to perform a funeral later this month, with the child to be buried in Bishop Auckland cemetery.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

“Look here, Turing, old sport, you won’t believe it, but remember that silver you buried in the woods?”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin