scattering
Example Sentences
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Scientists say sunlight scattering through Mars' dusty atmosphere likely caused the effect.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
Whatever the weight, a falling pot always sends seamen scattering; the close calls have been many.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Tuesday will begin on a chilly note, with any early fog soon clearing to leave sunny spells, but also a scattering of showers - most frequent across Scotland, northern England, the Midlands and Wales.
From BBC • May 4, 2026
Forces at Mali's Tessalit military base, a "super-camp" near the Algerian border, surrendered and were scattering southward, an official from the Tuareg-dominated FLA separatist group told AFP.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Jonathan kicked his pile of twigs and leaves, scattering them in a circle.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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Physics - Introductory
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