dispersed
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"Upon their arrival, the troops dispersed the Israeli civilians and allowed the vehicles to continue on their way," the IDF said.
From BBC ● Jul. 11, 2026
Rather than modifying the ink with surfactants or chemically altering the particles, they dispersed nanoscale ultra fine bubbles throughout the liquid.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 11, 2026
Caruso said he is optimistic that customers will return to the center, even though many Pacific Palisades residents are still dispersed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Following her concert in Mindelo, Ceuzany greeted fans and friends with hugs before people dispersed into the windy night.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
In his pocket was a roll of cash that he quickly dispersed to beggars, an act that Farmer didn’t find objectionable but which he nonetheless deemed insufficient.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing dispersed
Unit 3: Compelling Evidence
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Ten Words from Today's NY Times - Jan. 16, 2013
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"One Crazy Summer" by Rita Williams-Garcia, List 10
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