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strew

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To scatter; to spread by scattering; to cast or to throw loosely apart; -- used of solids, separated or separable into parts or particles; as, to strew seed in beds; to strew sand on or over a floor; to strew flowers over a grave.

To cover more or less thickly by scattering something over or upon; to cover, or lie upon, by having been scattered; as, they strewed the ground with leaves; leaves strewed the ground.

To spread abroad; to disseminate.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Dead bodies strewed the ground Source: Internet

straw Source: Internet

strew toys all over the carpet Source: Internet

"Inside the door, the living room was in a state of disarray with all the furniture and television strew across the floor along with marijuana, cash and blood," police said, according to court records. Source: Internet

Unfinished meals have been left strew across the tables as diners rushed to leave the area following the attack. Source: Internet

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