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cemetery

[sem-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɛr i /


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Shortly after, cinematographer Pat Scola’s overhead view of a makeshift cemetery is a stunner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

While visiting Aughagower, Carney will attend Mass in the parish church and visit the nearby cemetery, where some of his ancestors are buried.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

They gave the U.S. a perpetual concession for the cemetery where most of those fallen Americans are buried.

From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026

Hegseth also called on European countries to do more to contribute to their defence, in a speech at the American military cemetery in Colleville-sur-mer in Normandy.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

It was sitting in the cemetery already, just waiting for the death date to be engraved on it after she died.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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