patchy

Example Sentences

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Spokesman Bruce Williamson said patchy WiFi was not the "top priority" for passengers - "the key issues remain the cost of travel, overcrowding and reliability".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Solar stocks have a patchy record with investors.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Public infrastructure investments, meanwhile, have been low over the past two decades, leading to delays and patchy service in the train network, with poorer Swedes feeling the bigger pinch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Rugby success spawning mainstream breakthrough names has been patchy.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

She chattered on about what colors to use, mostly lavender and pink, while braiding Gulmina’s patchy honey-colored hair.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai