checkered
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At showtime minus three hours I help Folger attach the light-up checkered Pizza Man sign, a gift from her ex-boyfriend, to the roof of her car.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
It was illustrated with a cartoony-looking detective in a checkered hat who was holding up a magnifying glass to examine books on a shelf.
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
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