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

It is not yet known where he will be buried.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

The evidence he used to draw his conclusions seemed to be buried somewhere in his unconscious, and he could not dredge it up.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell