Example sentences of "are scattered [adv] [prep] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Colony sites include massive quantities of highly phosphatic and nitrogenous guano , and are scattered also with feathers , food , egg membranes and the carcasses of unsuccessful chicks ( Figure 3.7 ) . |
| 2 | The analysis of such accidents is also bedevilled by the fact that they are scattered widely through residential areas , with few clusters or ‘ black-spots ’ in evidence . |
| 3 | ( The abacus beads are scattered randomly on the wires of the abacus . ) |
| 4 | Families are like constellations of stars : we see each one as an entity , because they make some recognisable design , yet the individual stars are scattered all over the universe , apart . |
| 5 | The teaching faculties and administrative offices are scattered all over the city but , forming a wonderful backdrop to King 's Parade , stands the Senate House . |
| 6 | The first 20 live closest to the hospital that is to do the transplant , the next 20 are somewhat further afield and the remainder are scattered all over the country . |
| 7 | In more recent times , the present owners turned the old peasants ' houses , which are scattered all over the estate , into pleasant apartments . |
| 8 | Since their receptive fields are scattered all over the visual field the rabbit 's brain is kept well-informed about movements all around it . |