churchyard
Example Sentences
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As the funeral procession approached the churchyard, a group of women tossed rose petals and rice.
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
Stones stolen from a 19th Century churchyard are expected to cost more than £20,000 to repair.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025
He had serviced many homes and spent his days working from a shop just across the street from the churchyard where he was buried, in a hurriedly dug mass grave, The Associated Press has learned.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 27, 2023
It felt bad enough at the time, but I had no idea in the churchyard that day how far-reaching the repercussions would be.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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