scattered

Example Sentences

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At Claire’s, Goad runs a brand team that is scattered throughout the globe.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

These systems, scattered across Altadena, “pose significant risks of groundwater contamination, surface water pollution and potential public health hazards,” according to a statement from the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Reza said the group scattered and ran down the mountain.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Oil prices have been relatively stable in recent weeks, though still sharply elevated, as the Persian Gulf cease-fire has largely held despite scattered missile and drone attacks.

From MarketWatch • May 10, 2026

Or the pieces of a plane, hunks of metal wreckage scattered along the road and sidewalk.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin