human remains
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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Albanese insisted on Monday that the possibility of recovering human remains in Gaza was far from theoretical.
From Barron's ● Sep. 7, 2026
In 2023, human remains found on a glacier close to Switzerland's famed Matterhorn were confirmed to be those of a German climber who had been missing since 1986.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
In October 2022, human remains were discovered in the Callville Bay area of the lake where contractors were working.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
By examining the placement of human remains and burial objects, the researchers reconstructed how generations of people repeatedly adapted the chamber for new burials.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 19, 2026
There was nothing in the room that could have been human remains.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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