human remains
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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"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
In crime fiction, the best-known Scarpetta deals in human remains.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 10, 2026
Animal remains also tend to be less well preserved than human remains, which are usually carefully buried.
From Science Daily • Mar. 7, 2026
As they probed the earth, they smelt the dirt, looking for the distinctive odour of human remains.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 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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