patchy

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It added that Nintendo's statements on the problem were "patchy", and as a result many customers simply bought new controllers, instead of pursuing a free fix or replacement via customer service.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Temperatures will also have dropped across southern parts on Sunday as a cold weather front bringing patchy overnight drizzle clears south.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The carmaker is struggling with Chinese competition, US tariffs and patchy demand for electric vehicles, and already has plans to axe 50,000 jobs across all its brands in Germany by 2030.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Hampton's form has been patchy of late for Chelsea, but like all world-class players she delivers when it really matters.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

From the doorway, the living room looks almost normal, even though the couch is kind of patchy and faded, and the wallpaper is from the nineties.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli