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smattering

[smat-er-ing] / ˈsmæt ər ɪŋ /


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There is also a smattering of sculptures, including a joyful mother and child by Fernando Botero and a series of full-scale creations featuring some of “Star Wars” most beloved characters.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

Díaz took the mound and hit Andrew Vaughn with his seventh pitch, generating a smattering of boos.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Lehigh Acres has no downtown or central shopping district, just a smattering of strip malls dominated by dollar stores and mom-and-pop shops.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 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

I took his hand in mine and rubbed my finger over his constellation birthmark, a smattering of freckles in the crook of his thumb, our silent message only he and I know.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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