scatter
Example Sentences
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Even when their mirrors are not pointed at the observer, the light they scatter will make each one as bright as Venus -- which is known as the "morning star", Hainaut said.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The diagnoses converge on one action but scatter on a good deal that matters after that, including what triggers a hike, how many more follow and where the Fed stops.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
High-energy lasers are degraded by atmospheric conditions — rain, fog, sand and smoke all scatter and absorb the beam, reducing effective range and time on target.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026
A horde of dancers scatter beneath the vaulted belly of Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s recently opened David Geffen Galleries.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The mouse archers sent off a hail of arrows that came close enough to cause a scatter among the sparrows.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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