as in burial
the act or ceremony of putting a dead body in its final resting place
fittingly, the interring took place on a gloomy, rainy day
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as in burying
to place (a dead body) in the earth, a tomb, or the sea
the soldier was interred with great honors at Arlington National Cemetery
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This ornate crown, found in a burial site, is a first-of-its-kind discovery in the region.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025 -
These new findings, including the artifacts and burial site, adds to new archaeological understanding about the purpose of ancient frontier walls throughout Eurasia.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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Professional rugby player Connor Phillips replaced contestant Kyle Ashman, who was removed from the cast after it was revealed that he had previously been arrested over a fight at a funeral, according to BBC.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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On the day of the funeral, members of the Westboro Church arrived across the street from Community Christian Church, approximately four hours before the scheduled funeral, well outside the 90-minute window that the council had imposed prohibiting protests.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Handlers in white gloves carried memorial vessels containing the skulls for interment.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
31 May 2025
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Francis will be the first pope in more than three centuries to be buried at Santa Maria Maggiore, with the interment taking place away from the public eye.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Interring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interring. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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