human remains
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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An international team of scientists examined ancient DNA from human remains recovered at four hunter-gatherer cemeteries near Lake Baikal in East Siberia.
From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 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
A Glasgow auction house founded by TV presenter Anita Manning has been criticised for offering human remains for sale.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
"Any discovery of human remains is taken extremely seriously," he said.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Beginning with the 2014 expedition, DNA began to play an important role in understanding the origins of artifacts other than human remains.
From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler
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