scattered

Example Sentences

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The ministry circulated images of a badly damaged ambulance, with medical masks spilling out of the vehicle and scattered on the road.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Inside the sparse, upscale abode, cardboard moving boxes are still scattered across the entryway, and his shelves lack ingredients.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Chunks of concrete and twisted metal were scattered across the area.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

He sang a sweet song over the unconscious animal and packed its saddlebag with the merchandise scattered around.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri