be buried

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

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

Of the £32m that was never recovered, Kent's chief constable Tim Smith still hopes part of the haul can be traced, but said the old paper notes may be buried in the ground and degrading.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

Then because Miriam was to be buried in Hankow, two coolies carried the little coffin down the long narrow path.

From "Homesick" by Jean Fritz