The seeds are dispersed on the water, particularly during floods.

They dispersed during the 1980's, then began to regroup a few years ago with a fury never seen before.

The works were dispersed during the nineteenth century when the church was deconsecrated.

This proved to be impossible because a storm dispersed most of the ships during the night.

Sixteen different groups reportedly were dispersed with heavy casualties during the day.

The tiny nymph is small enough to disperse on the wind during its first stage.

The French were careless and allowed their forces to disperse during the pursuit.

From this main winter village they dispersed to their clan subsistence areas during the spring, summer, and fall.

The community was dispersed during the Revolution, but many Jews returned immediately after the close of the war.

The police dispersed the crowd during the night.