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cemetery

[sem-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɛr i /


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Bishop’s mother and sister also are buried at the cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

The arrangement of burials at the site raises the possibility that Tinshemet Cave served as a dedicated burial area or even an early cemetery.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Zulmi was buried in a military cemetery in his hometown in Bandung, West Java, while Ichwan and Farizal were laid to rest in their respective hometowns in Central Java and Yogyakarta.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Meanwhile, cemetery spaces are limited and only come with a temporary lease which must be renewed every 20 years.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

He looked out over the cemetery, where bright green grass contrasted with the faded marble of tombstones, and the tombstones reflected the cold gray of the sky.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt




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