mangled remains

Frequency: 5.82.1 per million words

often used when the body is incomplete or badly damaged, common in official reports

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Examples (20)

  • After the collision, only mangled remains of the car were found.
  • The mangled remains of the bomber's van were scattered across the highway.
  • Investigators discovered the mangled remains of an ancient statue.
  • Investigators carefully examined the mangled remains of the aircraft.
  • The explosion left mangled remains of machinery scattered everywhere.
  • After the explosion, only mangled remains of the building were left standing.
  • Rescuers searched for victims among the mangled remains of the train.
  • Rescuers searched through the mangled remains of the train for survivors.
  • Forensic teams meticulously examined the mangled remains at the crash site.
  • The accident left the car as a pile of mangled remains.
  • The official report detailed the mangled remains of the aircraft.
  • It was difficult to identify the victims from their mangled remains.
  • Heavy winds turned the building into mangled remains overnight.
  • Heavy machinery was used to clear the mangled remains of the collapsed bridge.
  • They managed to identify the victim through the mangled remains of their belongings.
  • Archaeologists discovered the mangled remains of an ancient chariot.
  • The artist welded together mangled remains of discarded metal to form a new piece.
  • Despite the fire, some mangled remains of the documents were still legible.
  • Despite the intense fire, some mangled remains of the documents could still be deciphered.
  • The forest fire left behind nothing but charred trees and mangled remains of homes.