scattered

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Footage posted online shows saffron robes and belongings scattered by the roadside, and a wrecked vehicle.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Wood said the scattered references reflect a character actively trying to figure out who he wants to be.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2026

Since that tumult, Reyna has bounced around clubs and found only scattered playing time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 19, 2026

"Too much of today's fishing remains invisible to those tasked with managing our ocean," said Long, vowing the map would "transform scattered, fragmented data into actionable insights for policymakers".

From Barron's • Jun. 17, 2026

We were greeted by a chorus of barks and meows from the patients scattered throughout the waiting area.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas