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
They assumed it sensed danger, but it was actually steering them: They blundered into a goose nest, scattering the frightened adults.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
The stock barely reacted to results of an experiment with the Cleveland Clinic at the start of the month, and didn’t budge when IBM released data from a neutron scattering experiment in March.
From Barron's • May 22, 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
Suddenly Ben’s little face broke into my mind, scattering all those memories like ice chips.
From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings
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Physics - Introductory
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