human remains
plural noun
: parts of the bodies of dead people
an area where ancient human remains have been found
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Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office.
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CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The provider, Christina Leona Cowens, 41, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains, grand theft and attempting to conceal a death.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Daniel Sebastian Ordonez, 31, is charged with tampering with physical evidence by failing to report human remains.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
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CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
The provider, Christina Leona Cowens, 41, was arrested on suspicion of unlawful disposal of human remains, grand theft and attempting to conceal a death.
—Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Later in 2025, the diver located human remains that were ultimately turned over to the state medical examiner's office.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Daniel Sebastian Ordonez, 31, is charged with tampering with physical evidence by failing to report human remains.
—Annasofia Scheve, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for human remains
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“Human remains.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/human%20remains. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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