scattered
Example Sentences
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We spent years leaving medical records scattered from Tonga to Iceland; it’s time for a bit more continuity of care.
The film’s narrative is scattered across two intersecting timelines that steadily build tension, suspicion and intrigue.
From Salon
The gravitational forces involved disrupted the SMC's structure and scattered its stars into disorganized motion.
From Science Daily
Clothes, medicines, food, shoes, blankets and sheets were scattered on the floors and tables of the houses, evidence of a hasty search.
But when my evening piece of bread appeared on the door shelf, I scattered some crumbs and to my joy he popped out almost at once.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
