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cemetery

[sem-i-ter-ee] / ˈsɛm ɪˌtɛr i /


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He’s now buried right next to a baby girl who died at 4 months and had, until his burial, lain in the cemetery alone without anyone by her side.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

Don’t end up the richest person in the cemetery.

From MarketWatch Jul. 16, 2026

In October, authorities established a cemetery in the city of Deir al Balah to bury unidentified bodies recovered from around the enclave.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

The 27-year-old and his colleagues were attempting to carry out a safe burial at a cemetery in Bunia, eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, last month when they were attacked.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

Dismay had scampered ahead, to the cemetery and on toward Great-great-aunt Florentine’s grave site.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles

Male sacrificial victims were concentrated near the East Gate, while female sacrificial remains were found in elite cemeteries including Huangchengtai and Hanjiagedan.

From Science Daily Jul. 21, 2026

With cemeteries inaccessible, they resorted to schools, mosques, backyards, sidewalks.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 12, 2026

Telling residents in Moerdijk that their homes, streets and cemeteries may not survive the decade was, says Moerkerke, "the hardest decision of my career" and one he will never forget.

From BBC Apr. 12, 2026

Across the nation families and friends rolled out blankets and tarpaulins at parks, temples and even cemeteries over the weekend to eat and drink under cherry trees for traditional "hanami" or flower viewing gatherings.

From Barron's Mar. 30, 2026

“I checked the occult bookstores, the spooky carnivals, the abandoned cemeteries, and all the obscure and little-trafficked corners of the city. Nothing!”

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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