smattering

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One of the most decorated players in Ducks’ history, Perry was greeted by a smattering of boos when he wore a Kings’ sweater into the Honda Center for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times

A smattering of storefronts were closed, but most were open, ready to welcome tourists and local families doing their holiday shopping.

From Los Angeles Times

The works look like seemingly happy, candy-colored abstracts employing a smattering of dots between sheets of clear acrylic coated with resin.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a green salad with chunks of smoked trout, crunchy cucumber and a tangy, well-balanced dill dressing that gets topped with a smattering of potato chips just before it’s served.

From Washington Post

The nation's busiest port complex at Los Angeles and Long Beach has a smattering of heavy- and medium-duty chargers for truck drivers.

From Reuters