strewing
- present participle of strew.
Example Sentences
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The Hercules aircraft went down shortly after departure from Puerto Leguizamo, near the southern border with Ecuador, strewing burning wreckage on the jungle floor.
From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026
The storm brought fierce winds and drove surging seawater miles inland, strewing the area with fallen trees, power lines and debris.
From Reuters • Aug. 31, 2023
Instead of just placing your gourds on your coffee table or strewing them about randomly through your space, think like a designer and take the opportunity to get a little creative.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2022
The extras laughed as they climbed into the huge, cross-shaped pit, strewing jokes over some unspoken distress.
From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2021
The goddess Aphrodite floated around them on a small white cloud, strewing rose petals in the giantess’s eyes and calling encouragement to Piper.
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
