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an act or process in which something scatters or is scattered
the dispersion of energy from a source
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For optimal fragrance dispersion, alternate which end of the reeds are submerged in the scent solution once a week.
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Recently, that geographic dispersion has tended to favor Republicans, who perform better with rural voters, which is another reason Democrats have become weary of the Electoral College system.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Equally on the opportunity side, our business has never been more diverse, more rich in its geographic dispersion.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
On the range, Hunter would hit five or 10 balls to the 100-yard marker, then the 50-yard marker, then the 150-yard marker, then walk out and measure the shot dispersion, write it in the notebook, and do it repeatedly.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
Recently, that geographic dispersion has tended to favor Republicans, who perform better with rural voters, which is another reason Democrats have become weary of the Electoral College system.
—Haisten Willis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Nov. 2024
Equally on the opportunity side, our business has never been more diverse, more rich in its geographic dispersion.
—Joelle Diderich, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
On the range, Hunter would hit five or 10 balls to the 100-yard marker, then the 50-yard marker, then the 150-yard marker, then walk out and measure the shot dispersion, write it in the notebook, and do it repeatedly.
—Scott Kramer, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Dispersion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dispersion. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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