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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This was reiterated in the Vatican’s 2016 instruction “Ad resurgendum cum Christo”: “The Church continues to prefer the practice of burying the bodies of the deceased, because this shows a greater esteem towards the deceased.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
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
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
And the person they're burying is the disillusioned girl from Stop The Wedding.
From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026
Jessie said, flopping onto a kitchen stool and burying her head in her hands.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
