human remains
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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A police officer has recalled the moment he was lowered from a helicopter into a crocodile-infested river in South Africa as part of an effort to recover human remains.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
Located in central Israel, Tinshemet Cave has produced an exceptional collection of archaeological and human remains.
From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026
"Certain human remains were found within the affected area of the vessel," a statement from transport company Precious Shipping said Friday, adding it could not yet confirm the identities or the number of individuals.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The team found a news article about other human remains washing ashore in 1999 a few miles south of Bodega Bay, about four miles from Salmon Creek State Beach, according to the release.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Laboratory tests showed that the bones could be fifteen thousand years old—possibly the oldest human remains in the Western Hemisphere.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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