patchwork

Example Sentences

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Swaths of the region are carpeted in grasses that each year grow and then die, creating what Acuña described as a patchwork of layers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

The morning after a general election, the result is pretty much complete by breakfast time - but that is not the case in this patchwork of elections around Britain.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

Nothing says “I’m building my brand” like a signature scent from Loewe or a standout patchwork cardigan from indie-darling brand Hades.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He gestured at the patchwork of broken children across the grounds.

From "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez