Example Sentences

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Corpses of Ebola victims are highly infectious and must be buried safely to contain the spread.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

Societal problems are very much on Tynion's mind in his latest book, "Exquisite Corpses", which has sold 500,000 copies since its release in the United States last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Rob Zombie has made a second career for himself as a filmmaker, directing such now-classic horror films as "House of 1000 Corpses," "The Devil's Rejects," the 2007 remake "Halloween" and its sequel, "Halloween II."

From Salon • Dec. 16, 2022

Corpses floated in the sacred Ganges river and were buried on sandbanks, revealing an enormous toll not always reflected in official figures, experts said.

From Washington Post • Mar. 10, 2022

Corpses, tombs, or burying treasures with important people.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina