checkered
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Both my wife and I have had checkered relationships with our parents, she more so than me, but we both made the decision that the ties were more important than our grievances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
In Pike’s case, a doctor was present — but he had a checkered history with executions.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Entering the weekend, the Angels had to win two of their last three to avoid losing 100 games for the first time in their checkered history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with checkered flooring and a grand staircase.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
Best of all, for nearly an hour each day, gradually lengthening as the spring sun rose higher, a shaft of checkered light streamed into the dark little room.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
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