patchy

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The company’s record with mergers and acquisitions is also patchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

"But deployment and use is patchy and uneven at the moment, it's still only used for low stakes tasks, such as drafting feedback, quizzes or resource creation."

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The fog will be patchy so some places will be shrouded while others will remain clear - but where it does occur it could be rather dense, reducing visibility on the roads.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

There was little wind; the clouds were patchy; every now and then there were dazzling flashes of bright sunlight.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling