Example Sentences

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“My older son, Enis, was also killed; we buried him in 2005. Now I am burying Salim,” Mustafic said.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 11, 2022

“Sorry, sah. Sorry, sah. I am burying the manscrit here, I know I am burying it here.”

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

—Yes, uncle, for I am burying for ever my tranquillity and my happiness.

From The Grip of Desire by France, Hector

It is true, I am burying my dead, and, as there are unfortunately a great many of them, it takes me a long time to do it.

From Andreas Hofer by Mühlbach, L. (Luise)

But I am burying my face in Sir Roger's shoulder, like a shy child.

From Nancy by Broughton, Rhoda