scatter
verb (used with object)
to throw loosely about; distribute at irregular intervals.
had scattered
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past perfectof scatter.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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George thought she had scattered his ashes at Bridlington Harbour, as per his wishes, and said the discovery had made "me feel sick and the hairs prickle on the back of my neck".
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
The Rosenthals, like many large American families, had scattered.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 21, 2026
By the time officers arrived at the restaurant, located in the 39300 block of Avenida Acacias, everyone involved had scattered, the department announced in an Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2025
Others, like “The Brutalist,” “The Last Showgirl,” “A Different Man” and “Flow” have all had scattered release dates as they expand, if they’re expanding at all.
From Salon ● Jan. 6, 2025
With so little water available, the nomads had scattered.
From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola
