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bury

[ber-ee] / ˈbɛr i /


VERB
plant in ground
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“They understood that to make it a compelling story, they couldn’t bury the conflicts,” she said.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2026

He took part in a ceremony to bury the war dead, recalling their "last heroic moments" and covering the remains of a soldier with earth.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

Altadena residents worry Edison’s work to bury power lines after the Eaton fire could cost families tens of thousands of dollars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

And is it finally time for England to bury the hatchet with Ollie Robinson?

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

He liked to steal her sneakers and bury peanut butter sandwiches.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi




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