How to Use smattering in a Sentence

smattering

noun
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  • She only knows a smattering of German.
  • The call to punt was met with a smattering of boos, but the decision proved to be the right one.
    — Mark Stewart, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2022
  • Only a smattering of starters — or potential starters — took the AT&T field for the team’s 28-23 loss to the Jaguars.
    — David Moore, Dallas News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • The top symptoms were a sore, scratchy throat and a smattering of sniffles.
    — Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 27 Dec. 2022
  • The fan eventually leaped off stage to a smattering of boos from the crowd.
    — Rachel Desantis, Peoplemag, 23 Nov. 2022
  • The resort had already seen a smattering of storms in the months before.
    — Calmatters, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2024
  • But when Navratilova took the second set 6-4, there came a smattering of boos.
    — Sally Jenkins, Anchorage Daily News, 3 July 2023
  • The reaction, at a gig in 1978, was a smattering of applause.
    — Jon Pareles, New York Times, 29 Jan. 2023
  • Trailing 69-55 at halftime, the Mavericks left the court to a smattering of boos.
    — Brad Townsend, Dallas News, 24 Mar. 2023
  • This was a fourth quarter that heard a smattering of boos from the home crowd unaccustomed to this fate.
    — Michael Casagrande | McAsagrande@al.com, al, 10 Sep. 2023
  • All that remained was a smattering of ashes and the tread marks of bulldozers.
    — Julia Shipley, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2024
  • That’s the idea behind this week’s playlist, which highlights a smattering of rock favorites.
    — Amy Eisinger, M.a., SELF, 3 Mar. 2023
  • Despite a healthy smattering of younger hip-hop heads, much of the crowd hovered around 50, give or take a few years, and the energy waned a bit a few times.
    — cleveland, 13 Aug. 2023
  • There was a smattering of boos at the ballpark when the washout was announced an hour before the scheduled first pitch on Halloween night.
    — Dan Gelston, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2022
  • Chili Cheese Fritos smothered in beef ‘n’ bean chili and melted cheddar with sliced, fresh jalapenos and a smattering of green onions.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2023
  • Tomorrow night: Clouds are back on the increase and a smattering of light showers can’t be ruled out.
    — David Streit, Washington Post, 8 Dec. 2022
  • To create the most natural smattering, the key is to know when to stop: dot a few spots over the bridge of your nose and then just a few where the sun hits your face on your cheeks, and that’s it.
    — Georgia Day, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2023
  • The space was made complete with a smattering of custom neon signs and graffiti art.
    — Diti Kohli, BostonGlobe.com, 20 Feb. 2023
  • Slimane trotted out slim fits, black boots with giant heels, leather and just a smattering of sleaze.
    — Clifford Prince King, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2023
  • The race was run in front of just a smattering of fans as Elliott finished 22nd of 23 cars, having issues with his steering.
    — John Cherwa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2024
  • Today, a smattering of new labels seem to be taking a turn for the literal: The Garment.
    — Emilia Petrarca, WSJ, 30 Mar. 2023
  • Now, here’s a smattering of homophones more crowded than triplets: oar/o’er/or/ore (4), air/ere/err/heir (4), and ewes/u’s/use/yews/youse (5).
    — Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The smattering of voters who spoke with The Republic were roughly split between Lake and Hobbs.
    — Lane Sainty, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2022
  • Walking into Baja Sub, there’s a steam table to the front, a fridge wall with beer and soft drinks on one side and a smattering of tables on the other.
    — Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2022
  • Even if Johnson had an opponent on the ballot to trounce, many of the City Council races would attract a smattering of votes.
    — Gromer Jeffers Jr., Dallas News, 24 Apr. 2023
  • It's all topped off with a layer of melty Cheddar cheese, more bacon, and a smattering of scallions for a bright, oniony finish.
    — Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2023
  • Fox formed part of a gaggle of other children, parents and a smattering of New York dignitaries for the event.
    — Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 17 May 2023
  • The crowd on a Saturday night is a mixture of friends, a smattering of solo drinkers and a young couple on a date, mulling whether to head to the jukebox or dartboard.
    — Charlotte Lytton, Los Angeles Times, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Still, the dozen or so children who remain, with a smattering of adults, manage to keep any aid for entering Gaza.
    — Loveday Morris, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • There’s music in the form of a groaning score, as well as a smattering of noises—faint whispers, rustling leaves—that can be heard through the discordant notes.
    — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 16 Dec. 2023

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