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He was found in a grave with an unrelated adult male in a small cemetery that was in use for around 100 years, with his burial dated between 605 CE to 650 CE.
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Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Never leave an induction burner plugged in when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hippodrome Ice Arena, still in use, was constructed for the fair in 1926.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
When not in use, the blanket folds directly into the pillow and can be attached to your suitcase handle with a convenient clip, and with this in tow, you’re guaranteed to be the envy of your seatmates.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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Duncan Sayer, JSTOR Daily, 2 Oct. 2025
Never leave an induction burner plugged in when not in use.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Sep. 2025
The Hippodrome Ice Arena, still in use, was constructed for the fair in 1926.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
When not in use, the blanket folds directly into the pillow and can be attached to your suitcase handle with a convenient clip, and with this in tow, you’re guaranteed to be the envy of your seatmates.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2025
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“In use.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20use. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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