ashes

Example Sentences

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Capitol smeared with the ashes of an American flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

A funeral will likely take place over livestream once Magnolia's sisters receive her ashes.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

Ruth’s mother told her that when she dies, her wishes are to have her ashes mixed with her husband’s and spread at one of their favorite places.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026

Kianty and Conor Simpson, from Lincolnshire, have yet to scatter son Jacob's ashes as no inquest has been held into his death and they still do not have a death certificate for him.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

It had something to do with soaking in mud and rubbing with ashes, but her rabbit skins smelled vile when she was finished.

From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer