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Burying Ground

Definition:

A designated area where deceased individuals are interred; a cemetery.

Examples:

1. Noun - General Sense:

The town's oldest burying ground is located just outside the city center.

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2. Noun - Local Usage:

In this region, a small rural church often has its own burying ground adjacent to the building.

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3. Verb - Figurative Sense:

He tried to bury the painful memories deep within his mind.

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4. Verb - Local Usage:

They buried their family dog in the backyard, creating a small pet burying ground.

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