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human remains

American

[hyoo-muhn-ri-maynz] / ˈhyu mən rɪˈmeɪnz /

plural noun

bones or body parts of one or more dead persons.

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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

Weaver contributed comparative fossil expertise to the study, helping connect genetic models with what early human remains looked like.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 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

They further claim that at the time of Ramos’ embalming, Risher lacked a suitable space to store human remains and lacked a preparation room equipped with necessary drainage, ventilation and supplies for proper embalming.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

Alexzandra Hildred, the head of research and curator of human remains at the Mary Rose Trust stated, “We never expected this diversity to be so rich.”

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler

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