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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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As I imagine the series will do well — mystery with a smattering of horror seems very much what the people want — more may be just the ticket for some people.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

That still leaves plenty of room to invite a smattering of friends to use the SoHo office for free when they like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

The 66,000-capacity ground had only a few hundred spectators but a smattering of Italian fans turned up to cheer on their team's debut.

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

Big picture: A smattering of manufacturers are doing pretty well — those involved in artificial intelligence, for instance, and companies such as steelmakers that have been shielded from competition due to U.S. tariffs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

And the incident became a thing of legend among the smattering of Black softball players across our city.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone




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