entombed

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In scenes that resemble a dystopian sci-fi movie, their widespread use has left swathes of frontline cities and fields entombed in webs of cable.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Many of Tehran’s nuclear assets are entombed inside bombed facilities or at less-affected sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

The remains of many of Dublin's most influential 17th, 18th and 19th Century families are also entombed in St Michan's.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2025

“This beast will be entombed with a cherished woman whose spirit it must guide to Kier's door,” Mr. Drummond says.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025

Like certain ancient frescoes entombed for centuries suddenly exposed to the day.

From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy