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
Noticing a temperature change along part of a buried cable could reveal that part has become unburied, for example.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2025
But with many battle-stricken districts inaccessible, potentially thousands remain unburied in the capital, said the international aid group Save the Children.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2023
Sholgami's grandmother died alone, her body still lying unburied at the family home.
From Reuters • May 15, 2023
One shade came first—Elpenor, of our company, who lay unburied still on the wide earth as we had left him—dead in Kirke’s hall, untouched, unmourned, when other cares compelled us.
From "The Odyssey" by Homer
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