spread unevenly
Frequency: 6.16.8 per million words
to distribute something in an inconsistent or unequal way
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- The paint was spread unevenly on the wall, resulting in a patchy finish.
- The paint was spread unevenly across the canvas.
- Wealth is often spread unevenly across different social classes.
- News of the incident spread unevenly throughout the town.
- The frosting had been spread unevenly over the cupcakes, leaving some with too much and others with too little.
- The butter was spread unevenly on the toast, leaving some parts dry.
- Due to poor planning, the workload was spread unevenly among the team members.
- Wealth is often spread unevenly among the population.
- Information about the new policy spread unevenly throughout the organization, causing confusion.
- Despite their efforts, the fertilizer was spread unevenly over the field.
- Sunlight spread unevenly through the dense canopy of trees, creating dappled shadows.
- The rumor spread unevenly, reaching some departments faster than others.
- The population density is spread unevenly across the vast continent.
- The jam had been spread unevenly, creating thick and thin patches.
- Historical records show that famine relief was spread unevenly, exacerbating suffering in some regions.
- Access to resources is spread unevenly across different regions.
- When applying sunscreen, make sure it doesn't spread unevenly to avoid sunburn patches.
- He tried to spread the glue unevenly to create a textured surface.
- The company's investments were spread unevenly among various sectors, leading to unbalanced growth.
- The impact of the new policy will be spread unevenly among various industries.