as in funeral
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Noun
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In October 2023, she was beaten, arrested, and detained for several weeks for attending the funeral of Armita Geravand, a 17-year-old who was killed for supposedly not properly wearing her hijab.—
Jeff Kaufman,
Time,
30 May 2025 -
Macron visited Trump at the White House in February, and the two were together at the Vatican last month for the funeral of Pope Francis.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
30 May 2025
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The mayor has ordered the city flag to be lowered on Monday, starting at 8 a.m. through 8 a.m. the day after his interment, which has not been publicly announced.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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On Sunday, following Francis’ interment, U.S. flags can again rise to full-staff, unless Trump issues a new order.—
Addy Bink,
The Hill,
22 Apr. 2025
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This ornate crown, found in a burial site, is a first-of-its-kind discovery in the region.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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These new findings, including the artifacts and burial site, adds to new archaeological understanding about the purpose of ancient frontier walls throughout Eurasia.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
29 May 2025
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“Embalmment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/embalmment. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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