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Recent Examples of strew
Still, branches were left strewn everywhere around the church.
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Coast Guard released footage showing clothing and other items strewn about the boat.
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David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The complex web of matches strewn across North America and serving fan bases in time zones around the globe led to Atlanta holding the first of its eight 2026 World Cup games at high noon Monday.
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Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
All the little odds and ends of daily life tend to get strewn everywhere, and no one wants to add an ugly plastic bin or cardboard box to the space just to throw things like remote controls, cords, and keys in.
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Sarah Scott,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Lauren Victory,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The Coast Guard released footage showing clothing and other items strewn about the boat.
—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
The complex web of matches strewn across North America and serving fan bases in time zones around the globe led to Atlanta holding the first of its eight 2026 World Cup games at high noon Monday.
—
Doug Turnbull,
AJC.com,
21 June 2026
All the little odds and ends of daily life tend to get strewn everywhere, and no one wants to add an ugly plastic bin or cardboard box to the space just to throw things like remote controls, cords, and keys in.
—
Sarah Scott,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
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Just be sure to spray in the right places rather than taking a broad strokes approach.
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Follow the label instructions, and do not spray when a plant is flowering.
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There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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The coast is dotted with colorful fishing villages, while the region’s interior is made up of rolling green hills and gently sloped vineyards.
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Lucky for her, Mackenzie lives here, less than an hour outside of Miami in a state that's dotted with bodies of water.
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Stern peppered Sheridan with questions, including a dive into the dangers of prison showers.
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How to Add Vintage Rugs to Your Space Follow these tips from designers on how to pepper your home with vintage rugs.
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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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