- past participle of strew.
strewn
Example Sentences
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"The family asked us to help via Facebook," said volunteer Charlotte Darribat, as she fed the reptile near upturned sunchairs and strewn clothes in the town of Lege-Cap-Ferret.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
A police officer shines her torch into messy side rooms, strewn with rubbish and in total disorder.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
When crews arrived, they found the vehicle destroyed with metal and glass strewn across the road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
“This earnings season is going to be strewn with companies that fall in that category,” Luria said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Framed pictures are stacked up against one wall; an ironing board is propped up in a corner; several bags, half-filled and open, lie strewn around.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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