spread unevenly

Frequency: 6.16.8 per million words

to distribute something in an inconsistent or unequal way

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Examples (20)

  • 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.