laid to rest
Example Sentences
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Souther also shared a GoFundMe link and a note that Perrine’s final wish was to be laid to rest at the Hollywood Hills Forest Lawn Cemetery.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
A young woman was laid to rest with two small children at her side.
From Science Daily • Feb. 19, 2026
The idea that loved ones are laid to rest in their grave in perpetuity may be romantic, but in many cases may need to be overturned.
From BBC • Dec. 29, 2025
As the first of the dead were laid to rest Wednesday, Jewish Australians said they felt unsafe, angry and frustrated at perceived government foot-dragging in confronting antisemitism.
From Barron's • Dec. 17, 2025
Nigel had made a box and Mary had been laid to rest near where Alice lay now.
From "Kindred" by Octavia Butler
