checkered
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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
We are here because one spring day in May, Joshua Fox, a 31-year-old Black disabled veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder and a checkered past, stood up and stress-tested Eatherly’s business model.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
His shaggy, blond hair was caught under a blue knit winter hat, and his checkered flannel coat guarded him from the winter weather that still chilled the air in late March.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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