human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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Authorities are investigating the discovery of human remains, including parts of skulls, in Jal, New Mexico, that could be linked to a missing persons case from 2019.
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
An analysis on the human remains will be conducted.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Two archaeologists discovered human remains of pioneers from the 1830s in Platte City, Missouri, on October 25 in a cemetery, according to local reports.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators allegedly later found a chainsaw with human remains on it, as well as blood spatter and cleaning supplies in the basement, per the charging documents, WUSA9 reported.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Cohen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
An analysis on the human remains will be conducted.
—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
Two archaeologists discovered human remains of pioneers from the 1830s in Platte City, Missouri, on October 25 in a cemetery, according to local reports.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
Investigators allegedly later found a chainsaw with human remains on it, as well as blood spatter and cleaning supplies in the basement, per the charging documents, WUSA9 reported.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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