Focuses had sign of the patch shaped low-density areas and high-density plot area scattered in them. They all had mass effect in different degree.

病灶为大片低密度影内可见散在、分布不均匀的斑点或斑片状高密度影，有程度不一的占位效应。

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The transcripts and written passages amounted to about 200 pages of scattered scenes and suggested plot resolutions, which became three books spanning more than 2, 000 pages.

WSJ: A Last Turn for Wheel

In sum, the U.S. government had the information scattered throughout the system to potentially uncover this plot and disrupt the attack.

CNN: Transcript: Obama outlines steps to prevent terrorism

In sum, the U.S. government had the information -- scattered throughout the system -- to potentially uncover this plot and disrupt the attack.

WHITEHOUSE: Security Review on Attempted Terrorist Attack