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

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

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

“We shall see,” said the Professor, and with one impulse we took our way out of the churchyard, he carrying the sleeping child.

From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker