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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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There's a smattering of showbiz glitz in Jenner's background.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026

By last week, when Chapman stopped counting, “yes” votes topped 100, beating 72 opposed and a smattering of stickers on the center line for undecided.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 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 restaurant has even received a smattering of new customers as well as phone calls voicing support.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

Werner writes four lines, a smattering of platitudes—I am fine; I am so busy—and hands it to the bunk master.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr


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