checkered

Example Sentences

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But “Reality Check,” a new Netflix docuseries now streaming that examines “ANTM” and its checkered history through the accounts of those who were a part of it, is not affiliated with Banks.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Musk’s previous combinations of SolarCity with Tesla and X —formerly Twitter—with xAI point to a checkered history of value creation via mergers.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Although she wanted to keep her kitchen neutral, she added a pop of color with red-and-white checkered floors and a blue oven.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

He pulled a large checkered bandanna from his back pocket.

From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon