splayed

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Inside a room filled with objects that would make every Apple nerd’s brain explode, the guts of the very first iPhone were splayed out in front of Tim Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Back in my room, I lay in bed and splayed out the cash in my hand, sending a photo of the bounty to my wife, who was surely fast asleep.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

Siegel’s service dog, a chill American Bully named Blue, splayed out next to 37-year-old Cardoza along the red booth’s cushioned bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 26, 2025

When Georgina’s order arrived, a pile of red raw beef, an egg sunnily splayed on top of it, Obinze tried not to look at it as he ate, otherwise he might be tempted to vomit.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie