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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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There was a smattering of press cameras outside the entry gates, though most fans skipped talking to the press.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

There is also a smattering of sculptures, including a joyful mother and child by Fernando Botero and a series of full-scale creations featuring some of “Star Wars” most beloved characters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

By last week, when Chapman stopped counting, “yes” votes topped 100, beating 72 opposed and a smattering of stickers on the center line for undecided.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

Lehigh Acres has no downtown or central shopping district, just a smattering of strip malls dominated by dollar stores and mom-and-pop shops.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

A smattering of other men in bulletproof vests, sunglasses, and black caps all looked up.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers




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