unburied
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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But when “Anthology” first aired, it was unburied treasure, bringing together a wealth of photos and film clips long out of circulation; it was terrifically exciting, nostalgia for some, but present and alive.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025
Sholgami's grandmother died alone, her body still lying unburied at the family home.
From Reuters • May 15, 2023
Excavations in 2014 on the Swedish island of Öland revealed the bones of victims who were left unburied and unburned.
From Science Magazine • Jan. 5, 2023
Piles of unburied rubbish scattered in a forward position are usually a sign of undisciplined soldiers.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2022
But five of the chieftains who had marched with him to Thebes lay unburied, and according to Creon’s decree would be left so forever.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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