patchy

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It added that Nintendo's statements on the problem were "patchy", and as a result many customers simply bought new controllers, instead of pursuing a free fix or replacement via customer service.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"There is no clear strategy uniting these efforts, and engagement across departments and with local authorities is patchy at best."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

In England and Wales, where the early patchy fog cleared quickly, cloudier skies are expected to dominate into the afternoon.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The carmaker is struggling with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand for electric vehicles, and already has plans to axe 50,000 jobs across all its brands in Germany by 2030.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Mason made constant farting noises with his mouth and pulled on his hair, which made his hair patchy because he pulled on it so much that some of it would come out at times.

From "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling