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checkered

[chek-erd] / ˈtʃɛk ərd /


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But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

They have a checkered performance history and can be difficult to sell.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 2026

With his foot to the floor, Rosenqvist edged his car in front and took the checkered flag by just 0.02 seconds, barely the blink of an eye.

From The Wall Street Journal May 25, 2026

He wore his usual casual billionaire outfit — white-and-cardinal Nikes, jeans, checkered shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a colorful Southwestern-style fabric belt.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Chicken jumped from square to square across the checkered linoleum floor.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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