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
A search of the area did not yield more human remains and it was unknown to whom it belonged.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
There are also human remains, which present an additional mystery, since Ramesses himself now resides in an Egyptian museum.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026
That finding strengthened the case against the cemetery workers, who were ultimately convicted in 2015 of desecrating human remains.
From Science Daily • Mar. 6, 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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