scattered
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The whole genus is known from just seven specimens gathered over about 65 years, scattered across more than 2,500 kilometers of coastline, and nothing has been collected in nearly two decades.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 30, 2026
It said they were widely scattered across the country but the majority - 64.3% - had occurred on land managed for gamebird shooting.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
“You’re not really allowed to go to Yosemite to grieve the loss of your wife who was scattered there,” says Mr. Seelig.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
Gallery visitors were careful not to step on the sprawling assemblage of photographs, drawings and artifacts scattered across the floor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Brigit scattered coins on the table, yelling at them in hopes that they'd work.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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