checkered

Example Sentences

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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 Literature

All of which is deeply ironic, considering Miami’s famously checkered history of slipping cash to players.

From The Wall Street Journal

I fluffed up my weary checkered skirt, then leaned against the building for a while and watched life pass me by.

From Literature

Theme parks have long had a checkered reputation when it comes to dining.

From Los Angeles Times

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