checkered

Example Sentences

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In a matter of 10 seconds, he had launched himself from third to first—and straight to the checkered flag.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

No small feat, considering its checkered, less-than-ambitious launch.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 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

Moving into the bathroom, Jenner showed off her stunning shower, which is adorned with red-and-white checkered walls.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

They returned, and after Dasch changed into a pair of gray checkered golf pants, the men crouched down and waited.

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple