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scattering

[skat-er-ing] / ˈskæt ər ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
uneven
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Scientists say sunlight scattering through Mars' dusty atmosphere likely caused the effect.

From Science Daily • May 26, 2026

But he claimed Ukrainian forces keep volunteers informed about safe routes while he accused Russia of "scattering" such explosives.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Forces at Mali's Tessalit military base, a "super-camp" near the Algerian border, surrendered and were scattering southward, an official from the Tuareg-dominated FLA separatist group told AFP.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

He was disappointed to discover it was nothing more than a scattering of agricultural villages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

The woods had a way of grabbing bits out of pockets and scattering them for other people to come across.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez




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