exhume
verb (used with object)
to dig (something buried, especially a dead body) out of the earth; disinter.
exhumation
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a word derived from
exhume.
Example Sentences
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Association chairperson Alan Daly said: "After many months of preparation, we have formally applied for the exhumation of Roger Casement to bring him home."
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
"If someone were not afraid of the truth, the exhumation would have been carried out long ago," Rybarska, carrying a Polish flag, added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The association has campaigned on behalf of the descendants of Franco's victims for decades, with its work including the exhumation of mass graves.
From Barron's ● Feb. 9, 2026
Officials are concerned that rushing into an exhumation of the larger sites could disturb the remains and complicate future investigations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 19, 2025
In Bobby’s exhumation, a fragment of bone from his left small toe was extracted, in addition to seven tissue samples—enough for a binding test.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
