dispersing

Example Sentences

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The sheriff, he added, would much rather have deputies “keeping an eye on 6,000 workers in one area than dispersing them throughout the communities.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Brinkema barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund - including processing or dispersing claims - until a preliminary hearing on 12 June.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

The lion had been seen traversing the city since at least Sunday and probably got lost while dispersing from its mother, the agency said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

Energy and momentum travel through the gas indefinitely instead of dispersing as heat, which is what happens in most materials.

From Science Daily • Jan. 7, 2026

The teachers have come now and are dispersing everyone.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh