sprawled

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Blue skies extended to the horizon, and a small colony of tents, camper vans and motorhomes sprawled out across the lush alfalfa fields.

From Salon • Jun. 22, 2026

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

He sprawled to the court to protect the ball and fired a hit-ahead pass to Austin Reaves while seated on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 25, 2025

Mustafa is sprawled in his usual spot on the sofa watching an episode of the latest show he’s bingeing and doesn’t look up when we come into the room.

From "Amina's Song" by Hena Khan