scattered

Example Sentences

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The new parks and playgrounds now scattered across the city "are really important for people's mental health".

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

Higher oil prices and scattered supply disruptions have raised business costs.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

In contrast, southern Patagonia had yielded only scattered fossils that could not confidently be assigned to a specific species.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Small pieces of his vessel were scattered among the rocks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

The bag of shavings used for my bedding had torn and bits of litter were scattered all over the table.

From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney