patchy

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"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

The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

Some skipped rope, some punched an old, patchy bag hanging from the ceiling and some did sit-ups and push-ups.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane