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Recent Examples of body bag
The Red Cross, which has provided masks, boots, protective uniforms and body bags to rescuers, has also offered limited mental health counseling.
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Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Every ambulance and firetruck in the city’s fleet is now stocked with body bags full of ice.
—Bill Weir, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
Images have emerged showing Syrian Civil Defense crews, known as the White Helmets, recovering the remains of those buried in some of the country's mass graves, with some photos showing piles of bones and skulls in body bags.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Other video showed numerous body bags at the hospital amid grieving relatives.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Raja Abdulrahim, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2025
Every ambulance and firetruck in the city’s fleet is now stocked with body bags full of ice.
—Bill Weir, CNN, 1 Aug. 2024
Images have emerged showing Syrian Civil Defense crews, known as the White Helmets, recovering the remains of those buried in some of the country's mass graves, with some photos showing piles of bones and skulls in body bags.
—Chantal Da Silva, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Other video showed numerous body bags at the hospital amid grieving relatives.
—Abeer Salman, CNN, 20 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for body bag
Noun
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But faithful members like Ivar and Sam can’t seem to let the coffin thing go.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
13 Feb. 2025
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When our gang hits the roundtable, Ciara wastes no time kicking things off by pushing back on the coffin theory.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The theater chain has revealed a Nosferatu popcorn sarcophagus (below) for the upcoming Robert Eggers horror film.—
James Hibberd,
The Hollywood Reporter,
26 Nov. 2024
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In 1924: King Tut’s sarcophagus was uncovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter and his crew.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
The Arizona Republic,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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One casket bore a picture of Kfir Bibas, who was less than nine months old when he was kidnapped.—
Rawan Sheikh Ahmad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Each casket also carried a small photograph of one of the four hostages.—
Astha Rajvanshi,
NBC News,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The German microbrewery/restaurant has installed new TVs in its bier hall and at the bar for your viewing pleasure.—
Sam Allard,
Axios,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Senate may well have all been murdered on Lucilla’s weird, theater-y funeral bier.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
22 Nov. 2024
Noun
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The following morning, a small group of us woke up early to explore the sandstone cliffs before being joined by the larger group to peek into tombs cut into the rock.—
Matt Dutile,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2025
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As was customary, pilgrims who returned after visiting St. James’ tomb adopted an emblem.—
Virginia Raguin,
The Conversation,
21 Jan. 2025
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According to data from Cognitive Market Research, the size of the global blind box toys market is estimated at $14.25 billion in 2024, and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6 percent from 2024 to 2031.—
Tianwei Zhang,
WWD,
20 Feb. 2025
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While big box giants jump on the NA boom, mom-and-pop shops prioritize community with a personal touch.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appétit,
20 Feb. 2025
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Spaces that formerly constituted the theater foyer and underground vault rooms were transformed into an expansive showroom spanning over three floors out of the total seven.—
Luisa Zargani,
WWD,
25 Feb. 2025
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Sullivan graduates with school records in all-around and uneven bars, while Phillip holds the records on floor and vault.—
Matt Le Cren,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Body bag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/body%20bag. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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