scattered

Example Sentences

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Since as the chicks grew they scattered all over the place, and since there were over twenty of them, it was impossible to not be near one of her chicks.

From Literature

The Kurds, which are the fourth largest ethnic group in the Middle East, are scattered between Iran, Iraq, Syria and Turkey.

From BBC

At least six aircraft passing over Riyadh scattered after an attack on the Saudi Arabian capital, tracking data from Flightradar24 shows.

From The Wall Street Journal

These included a record player positioned on a table next to the bed for optimal roll-over needle drops and a disorganized assortment of motorcycle magazines and ’50s and ’60s 7” singles scattered across the floor.

From Salon

What makes it stand out are the bright blue clumps scattered along its trailing streams.

From Science Daily