buried

Example Sentences

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He wandered over to his sandbox, sat down on the triangular corner seat, and reached for a big spoon that was partly buried in the sand and dirt.

From Literature

If lakes were protected by seasonal ice rather than buried under thick permanent ice, many puzzling features on Mars become easier to explain.

From Science Daily

Its enrichment equipment was either destroyed by U.S. and Israeli strikes last June or buried under tons of rubble.

From The Wall Street Journal

“He could have been buried by a collapsing house.”

From Literature

When she was alone, Sadako buried her face in the pillow and cried for a long time.

From Literature