human remains
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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They added in a statement that "it was Gunther von Hagens' own wish to make his body available for plastination after his death", referring to his technique of preserving human remains.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
In addition, U.S. officials were working Sunday to try to identify additional human remains found at the site in Jordan as a third servicemember remained missing following the attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
Dr Trish Biers, a human remains expert on the board of trustees for BABAO, told Good Morning Ulster that she understood the "fascination around the dead, but they are human beings".
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
It is not illegal in the UK to sell or auction off human remains if they are more than 100 years old.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
There was nothing in the room that could have been human remains.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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