checkered

Example Sentences

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“Well,” Verstappen said after taking the checkered flag, “it’s all possible now.”

From The Wall Street Journal

For instance, a new study shows the rare Colorado checkered whiptail lizard stress-eats in response to noise.

From National Geographic

Hong says that she was wearing jeans and a checkered top.

From Los Angeles Times

Busch still had to make it all the way around the track to take the checkered flag, with his crew urging him to “Save! Save! Save!” his fuel.

From Seattle Times

Hamilton is Formula One’s winningest racer with 103 career victories, and he won at least eight races every year between 2014 and 2021, but he has not taken the checkered flag since.

From Washington Post