churchyard
Example Sentences
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Only days before, Al-Rahi had stood in the very churchyard where the crowd assembled Wednesday for his funeral.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026
In the early 19th century, Americans usually died at home and were buried in the local churchyard or on family-owned land.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
Jules said Peters' ashes will be buried in the churchyard across the road from the pub she runs with her sons.
From BBC ● May 29, 2025
Lord Peter Hendy of Richmond Hill and of Imber planted a Yew tree in the St Giles churchyard to remember former residents.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2023
Miss Effie Belle’s words flew from mouth to mouth in every churchyard in Cold Sassy.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
