human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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On May 15, 2025, the Duffy’s Cut team unearthed the first human remains from the Downingtown crew in the exact place reported by Pennypacker.
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William E. Watson, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
The buyer found what appeared to be human remains in a container in the locker, The Dalles Police Department said in a July 30 post on Facebook.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Hawaii Fire Department personnel confirmed the presence of human remains, but the debris was so thick that firefighters were not immediately able to remove the bodies due to safety concerns, according to the statement.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 31 July 2025
The couple is accusing the funeral homes of mishandling human remains, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
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William E. Watson, The Conversation, 1 Aug. 2025
The buyer found what appeared to be human remains in a container in the locker, The Dalles Police Department said in a July 30 post on Facebook.
—Sara Schilling, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2025
Hawaii Fire Department personnel confirmed the presence of human remains, but the debris was so thick that firefighters were not immediately able to remove the bodies due to safety concerns, according to the statement.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 31 July 2025
The couple is accusing the funeral homes of mishandling human remains, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.
—USA Today, 30 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for human remains
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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