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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Another jar was part of a ceremonial burial for Mr. Halsey in 2021.—
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Essence,
8 Feb. 2025 -
This discovery provides valuable insights into the burial practices and cultural significance of the Bell Beaker people.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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Given his profound impact, his funeral is expected to draw thousands of guests, with the cathedral’s sanctuary reportedly being able to accommodate 2,500 people.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
11 Feb. 2025
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The funeral service for the Roswell police officer who was fatally shot in the line of duty will be held tomorrow.—
Kristal Dixon,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 3, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Hutchinson with interment at a later date in Oakland Cemetery in Hutchinson.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The motorcade will take Carter to his family’s residence for a private interment next to his wife, according to the New York Times.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Interring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interring. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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