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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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His company, Film Leader Co., supervises film restorations and runs technical operations for a smattering of cinema houses across the country.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 17, 2026

The fall is also when we see new Apple Watches, as well as a smattering of AirPods, iPads and Macs.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 12, 2026

The Specials Live from the Cathedral spans 24 songs and, according to Golding, includes "all the hits you know and love, but also a fair smattering from the Encore album as well".

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

The first is in the books, and what fun it was - records broken, underdog stories galore, a Golden Boot race for the ages, and of course a smattering of controversy along the way.

From BBC Jun. 28, 2026

Below, I see a smattering of ghost-shrimp Collective mill around the empty room.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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