churchyard

Example Sentences

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The village churchyard has become a haven for local wildlife - in particular slow worms, a non-venomous species of legless lizard often mistaken for snakes.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

I yelled, forgetting I wasn’t supposed to holler in the churchyard.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns