as in sprayed
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sidewalks strewed with trash left by the parade watchers
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Last week in Hartford, at least one person was knocked down by a vehicle and half a dozen were pepper-sprayed during a vigil for Good.—
Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 15 Jan. 2026
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Just then, an immigration officer rolled down his window, extended his arm and sprayed a protester point-blank in the face with a chemical agent.—
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Watson’s relentless dribble-driving earned him nine trips to the line throughout a night sprinkled with spin moves and tough finishes with both hands.—
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Topping a Salad Avocado often tastes great cubed and sprinkled over your favorite salad.—
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Massignac, France Occupying a 13th-century château that’s two hours by car from Bordeaux, Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Collection has seven tranquil ponds stocked with carp, perch, and pike dotted across its 2,500-acre grounds.—
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The town is dotted with a few gas stations, a senior center and a short Main Street that is home to the public school.—
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“Strewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strewed. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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