decomposed
Example Sentences
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The county's medical examiner previously said Ms Rivas Hernandez's body was "severely decomposed" when it was found in September and deferred making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.
From BBC
It’s unclear how long the woman had been dead, and the body’s decomposed state made it difficult to discern whether she suffered any injuries, officials said.
From Los Angeles Times
The teams digging at the site have been finding decomposed bodies buried in mass and single graves marked with a cross.
From Seattle Times
Hyun-ok recognized her sister, whose body was badly decomposed, from an article of clothing: a light-blue “cardigan” that a friend had loaned to her.
From Los Angeles Times
Having been stored at an insufficient temperature, the body had “horrifically decomposed,” the lawsuit said, preventing his family from having an open casket at his wake and funeral.
From New York Times
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