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Recent Examples of bestrew
Home to more than 230 species of plants and a balanced assortment of insects—bees prominent among them—the garden is bestrewn with colorful placards educating summer strollers as to the wonders of pollination and the tiny creatures responsible.
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Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, 17 May 2018
Why, Daedalus wondered, are the world’s cities bestrewed with graffiti even though scientists, years ago, had perfected the porcelain enamel surfaces that make self-cleaning ovens possible?
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 July 2017
Ryan P. Smith, Smithsonian, 17 May 2018
Why, Daedalus wondered, are the world’s cities bestrewed with graffiti even though scientists, years ago, had perfected the porcelain enamel surfaces that make self-cleaning ovens possible?
—Sam Roberts, New York Times, 30 July 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bestrew
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The county has previously sprayed pesticides in neighborhoods where mosquitoes potentially carrying West Nile virus have been found.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Iowa State said spraying pyrethroid insecticides such as Permethrin or Esfenvalerate on the outside of buildings when the beetles appear may help prevent pest entry, especially for large infestations.Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 31 Oct. 2024
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Temperatures hovered above 60 degrees, and rain sprinkled down into the stadium while Chiefs Nation piled in to see if the home team would extend its perfect 7-0 record against the Buccaneers' 4-4.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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He is also known for peppering election officials with questions at county meetings.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ever the comic, Pickett would frequently pepper their set with impressions — including a version of Karloff from his beloved monster movies.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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In a city dotted with rubble and flames, the journey home is perilous.Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 1 Nov. 2024
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American travelers looking to escape to Europe have dozens of great options at their disposal, from major destinations like London and Paris to midsize cities and quaint towns dotting the countryside.Kevin Gray, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Bestrew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bestrew. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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