post mortem
Example Sentences
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She said a post mortem examination took place on Saturday but the result had been withheld for investigation reasons.
From BBC ● Aug. 31, 2026
The opening of an inquest into her death at Gwent Coroner's Court heard a post mortem examination had given the provisional cause of death as one of multiple injuries.
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026
In the post mortem of the Great Depression: there will always be someone like economist Roger Babson who will be able to say, “I told you so.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 20, 2025
BBC Scotland understands a post mortem examination has yet to take place as not enough of Mr Wright's body has been found.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025
It was clear that any research would be in the nature of a post mortem.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
