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Recent Examples of strew
Images taken of the estate showed debris strewn about the grounds, which are covered in thick mud.
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
With dozens of mountain ranges, including the Appalachian Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, strewn across the country, there is no shortage of idyllic communities nestled among scenic hillsides.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Pages from a children’s book are strewn across the wreckage following an Israeli strike in Aitou, northern Lebanon, on Tuesday.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
Shades of magenta to midnight blue were strewn across the dress, creating an ombre effect.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 2024
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Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
With dozens of mountain ranges, including the Appalachian Mountains, the Rocky Mountains, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains, strewn across the country, there is no shortage of idyllic communities nestled among scenic hillsides.
—Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2024
Pages from a children’s book are strewn across the wreckage following an Israeli strike in Aitou, northern Lebanon, on Tuesday.
—Matt Bradley, NBC News, 19 Oct. 2024
Shades of magenta to midnight blue were strewn across the dress, creating an ombre effect.
—Nick Hall, WWD, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
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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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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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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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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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