entombed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

“You can tell a lot about a street by the type of chairs and how they’re placed,” said Knapp, who walked 2.5 miles round trip for groceries and beer while his car was entombed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

The basilica sits near the Colosseum, a stone's throw from the city's endlessly bustling and chaotic central Termini station - well beyond the limits of the Vatican, where popes are traditionally entombed.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

They and Myrta settled into a life marked by increasingly sparse visits from Dr. Holmes, but when he did appear, he brought warmth and gifts and entombed little Lucy in his arms.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson