What does it mean to 'bury a story'?

It usually means to hide or suppress a story, not giving it the attention or coverage it deserves.

It could mean don't ignore or hide my story. Maybe someone wants their story to be heard or shared and doesn't want it to be pushed aside.

It could mean suppressing or hiding stories from the free press. Maybe someone doesn't want certain news reported by the independent press to be seen, so they try to 'bury' them, for example, by not giving them proper coverage or trying to discredit the stories.

Perhaps it implies that there is a powerful or significant story within a book, and the author or someone associated with it doesn't want others to keep it from being known. It might be a story of great struggle, achievement, or unique experience that has the potential to impact others if it's allowed to be told.

This phrase could suggest a refusal to let your unique tale be hidden or dismissed. It's crucial because it represents the assertion of your identity and the significance of your life's events. Maybe it's a call to action to protect your story from being buried by external forces.

In the latest chapter of the Perfect World, being buried nine times in a row referred to a very terrifying and cruel punishment usually used to punish those who committed serious crimes. Burying nine lives in a row was an ancient punishment method that usually required the use of a special poison and tool to completely destroy a person's soul. This kind of punishment was usually used to punish those who had committed unforgivable crimes such as betraying the country, murdering their husbands, and so on. Burial for nine lifetimes was a very cruel punishment that often appeared in novels to punish those who were extremely evil.

The New York Times could also bury a story if there are legal concerns or uncertainties around it. They don't want to be in a position where they might be sued or face legal consequences for reporting something that isn't fully verified. So, they may hold off on giving it a prominent position until they have more information.

I'm not entirely sure which specific 'bury a friend story' you mean. It could be about a person having to deal with the death of a friend and the process of burying them, which might involve emotions like grief, loss, and the rituals associated with burial in a particular culture or setting.

Well, usually in cartoons, a dog buries a bone to save it for later when it's hungry or wants to play with it again.

Maybe he was insane or had some deep-seated psychological issue that drove him to do such a horrific act.