disinterred

Example Sentences

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Some reports claimed remains housed there had been disinterred.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

The Army has disinterred 32 remains of Native American children and returned them to their families and tribes at the Army’s expense since 2017, the OAC spokesperson said.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Several graves were being disinterred during my visit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2023

The leader of the Falange was disinterred in a private ceremony in presence of his family, away from public scrutiny.

From Washington Times • Apr. 24, 2023

Like those disinterred dead from his childhood that had been relocated to accommodate a highway.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy