scatter
Example Sentences
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Starting from just a couple of assumptions about how particles scatter during collisions, they unexpectedly arrived at the core features of string theory.
From Science Daily • May 19, 2026
In her memory, Ms. Phillips writes, “the brother closest to me whispers, their wings are flying up, as singed leaves laced with sparks scatter drowsily higher.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026
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
These tiny particles scatter sunlight, filtering out the shorter blue and violet wavelengths and letting the longer red and orange tones shine through.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
“Scattered them outside my old building. I still felt mad empty afterward, but they’re home now. I want the Plutos to scatter my ashes elsewhere.”
From "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera
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