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tombstone

[toom-stohn] / ˈtumˌstoʊn /
NOUN
grave marker
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Celan called it a tombstone for his mother.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After my grandfather was buried in Hollywood Forever Cemetery in 2009, I have watched the little path that leads to his tombstone go from a muddy dirt trail to neatly paved with bricks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

In Ain Ebel's cemetery, Jallad caresses her son's tombstone, surrounded by women trying to comfort her.

From Barron's • Mar. 16, 2026

"With just 22 million rupees, we've restored 92 buildings, eight or nine clocks, and some 1,300 tombstone plaques."

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2025

She knelt down on the cold ground in front of the tombstone.

From "Ash" by Malinda Lo




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