sprawled

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Behind the Peace River plant, sprawled out across a massive lawn, and behind a chain-link fence, were the ruins of a processing infrastructure.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Mendoza was unshakable on Monday night, particularly a first-quarter helmet-to-helmet hit that left him sprawled on his stomach with a split lip.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

They sprawled around the rim of the backyard swimming pool and across the adjacent lawn, their animal-print blankets and beach towels crowded with paper scraps and glue sticks.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 11, 2025

The American president didn't detail his thoughts about the massive celebration sprawled across Tiananmen Square, except that it was "very, very impressive".

From BBC • Sep. 3, 2025

Musicians performed on a stage set up at one end of the pasture while families sprawled on blankets.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson