Example Sentences

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Inside a room filled with objects that would make every Apple nerd’s brain explode, the guts of the very first iPhone were splayed out in front of Tim Cook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The full video shows a man — Retes — splayed on the ground surrounded by agents.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2025

The tires of his car are splayed out and he appears to be about to careen off his corner pedestal straight into traffic.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2025

Villarreal: With a book of Rumi’s poetry splayed across her stomach, no less.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2025

Of Ariel the Fairy, flying high in the air, across the stage of the Festival Theater, his legs splayed out as though he really was flying.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt