patchy

Example Sentences

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Now, portions of the newly resurfaced structure are already showing visible signs of wear, with peeling paint and patchy coloration fueling questions about the durability and execution of the project.

From Salon • Jun. 19, 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

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

Well, the evidence for that is patchy too.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

There were no houses or buildings as far as I could see, only wheat-colored fields patchy with dirt and cracked wooden telephone poles with drooping black wires strung between them.

From "The Book of Unknown Americans" by Cristina Henríquez