human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
Examples of human remains in a Sentence
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The May 11 limb discovery follows other, confirmed human remains of Robinson’s that have been found in the Milwaukee County area.
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David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2024
The archeologists didn't unearth any human remains associated with the fire.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
The search of the properties found no human remains.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
The Easton Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers received a report on May 1 of potential human remains discovered in the area of 100 Summer Street.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
On May 3, Davis was charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony offense, arson and desecration of human remains.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The researchers examined 25 samples of human remains and 12 squirrel samples from two sites in Winchester and were able to reconstruct genomes of M. leprae found in three humans and one squirrel.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Officials determined the human remains belonged to Edgar Keiter Sr., according to WKEF.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Then at about 9:43 a.m. on May 1, deputies responded to a report of the discovery of human remains, authorities said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 18 May 2024
The archeologists didn't unearth any human remains associated with the fire.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 17 May 2024
The search of the properties found no human remains.
—John Wisely, Detroit Free Press, 14 May 2024
The Easton Police Department said in a Facebook post that officers received a report on May 1 of potential human remains discovered in the area of 100 Summer Street.
—Brian Brant, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
On May 3, Davis was charged with murder, possession of a weapon during a violent crime, unlawful possession of a firearm by a person convicted of a felony offense, arson and desecration of human remains.
—Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 8 May 2024
The researchers examined 25 samples of human remains and 12 squirrel samples from two sites in Winchester and were able to reconstruct genomes of M. leprae found in three humans and one squirrel.
—Will Sullivan, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 May 2024
Officials determined the human remains belonged to Edgar Keiter Sr., according to WKEF.
—Jennifer Rodriguez, Kansas City Star, 6 May 2024
Then at about 9:43 a.m. on May 1, deputies responded to a report of the discovery of human remains, authorities said.
—Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 6 May 2024
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 28 May. 2024.
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