patchwork

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The writing has something in common with Annie Ernaux’s unsparing ethnological studies, except that Ms. Riley’s book consists of a patchwork of narratives whose thematic connections are only subtly suggested.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Such patchwork schemes are typical in UK cities.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 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

Instead, liquid water likely interacted with different parts of the asteroid under varying conditions, creating a patchwork of chemical environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

My room lit up, so bright I could see the stitches in the patchwork of the quilt on my bed.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls