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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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A smattering never graduated from high school or college.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

It draws a diverse crowd that skews young, as well as a healthy smattering of glitterati, including Brie Larson, Jena Malone and Daniel Scheinert, director of the Oscar-winning “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The Israeli team also received a smattering of boos when it entered the stadium for the athletes' parade.

From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026

Big picture: A smattering of manufacturers are doing pretty well — those involved in artificial intelligence, for instance, and companies such as steelmakers that have been shielded from competition due to U.S. tariffs.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 2, 2026

Ben continued giving me a smattering of lessons in other areas: history, arithmetic, and chemistry.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss




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