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checkered

[chek-erd] / ˈtʃɛk ərd /


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In Pike’s case, a doctor was present — but he had a checkered history with executions.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with checkered flooring and a grand staircase.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026

He’s a billionaire with a checkered past and no gift for oration.

From Slate ● Sep. 20, 2026

You’ve no doubt seen the employees in the blue-and-white checkered shirts and may have been hustled to sample the service when security lines are out of control.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

I dressed in a pair of overalls, which I hated because they had suspenders, and a flannel checkered shirt, which Mama had bought at the Goodwill store.

From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez




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