bury
verb (used with object)
to put in the ground and cover with earth.
burying
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present participleof bury.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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There is a difference between burying your head in the sand and periodically reminding ourselves that the world can be beautiful and good.
From Slate ● Nov. 1, 2026
It also said that burying cables could make them less vulnerable to severe weather and could reduce the potential impact on birds and other wildlife.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
The Lakers brought in nine new players during an offseason roster overhaul, further burying Knecht on the forward depth chart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
These surge for tens of kilometers, splintering trees, igniting forests and burying the remnants beneath hot ash and pumice.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
At the burying ground, there were many new graves.
From "The Birchbark House" by Louise Erdrich
