splayed

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He offers instead a soul-print in which Yarris’ plight is captured in the splayed nerve endings of the stage character he creates.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

On Wednesday, Apple splayed out its latest devices in an industrial New York warehouse.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

Back in my room, I lay in bed and splayed out the cash in my hand, sending a photo of the bounty to my wife, who was surely fast asleep.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

In another instance captured on video, a U.S. citizen is splayed out on a sidewalk in El Monte as two men with vests that read “Border Patrol” kneel over him.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

She landed on her back, all splayed out.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea