scattered

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Still, the exact origin of modern apes, which include all living species and their last common ancestor, remains uncertain because fossils from this time are rare, scattered, and often difficult to interpret.

From Science Daily • Mar. 27, 2026

The day will feature sunny intervals and scattered showers, most frequent in northern Scotland, north-west England and north-west Wales.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The film’s narrative is scattered across two intersecting timelines that steadily build tension, suspicion and intrigue.

From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026

Clothes, medicines, food, shoes, blankets and sheets were scattered on the floors and tables of the houses, evidence of a hasty search.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

My list showed that there were some scattered spots I’d missed.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney