scattered
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In that footage, shattered glass, empty shelves, cracked computer screens and scattered debris can be seen in the wake of the burglary.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Looking across the city, only a few patches of light survive, scattered in the gloom.
From Barron's ● Aug. 14, 2026
The few vehicles scattered in the parking lot, I learned, belonged mostly to Bill Hays, who describes himself as a “car guy.”
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
His police badge and stab vest were found scattered along the route.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Roz ran over and found the man sprawled on the driveway, groceries scattered around him.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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