scatter

Example Sentences

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Lee has sought to repair ties with North Korea since taking office last year, criticising his predecessor for allegedly sending drones to scatter propaganda over Pyongyang.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Protesters scatter, ducking into the gaps between buildings and pavement.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

With only a handful of halfpipes in the world, the best snowboarders congregate for month-long training sessions, but scatter back to their homes to reset between the camps.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 10, 2026

At the time, scientists believed these waves would scatter energetic electrons, causing them to fall into Uranus's atmosphere and disappear.

From Science Daily • Feb. 7, 2026

“Yes, they’re only just over the top. Come on, let’s get the others moving before a man comes with a hrududu* or they’ll scatter all over the place.”

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams