as in burials
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
the entombment of President Kennedy in Arlington National Cemetery
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In Bunia and Rwampara, 75 decontaminations and 57 safe and dignified burials have been carried out by teams directly supported by UNICEF and partners.
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Archaeologists long knew the Tequesta had a substantial presence along the Miami River, and previous excavations had turned up evidence of indigenous burials and settlement thousands of years old.
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Since then, the 65-year-old has only made public appearances at family events, including his parents' funerals and, most recently, the funeral of Britain's Duchess of Kent, Katharine, in September.
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“Entombments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/entombments. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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