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checkered

[chek-erd] / ˈtʃɛk ərd /


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It’s also worth remembering the meme-stock ETF’s checkered past.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026

Scott’s group ranked the Tulsa Zoo among the 10 worst zoos for elephants last year, claiming it suffers from overcrowding and a breeding program with a checkered history.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 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

Veterans from both countries’ industries believe that checkered history speaks to some of the challenges ahead for Trump’s plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

The Baxters had given me a new checkered skirt, a bright pink sweater, and a knitted scarf.

From "The Red Umbrella" by Christina Gonzalez




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