patch

Example Sentences

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We stood atop a dirt patch next to a crumbling curb.

From Los Angeles Times

"I remember looking in the mirror thinking 'what have I done?' I began avoiding photos and sometimes wore a cap to hide thinning patches," he said.

From BBC

Graduate school is really hard, and so I binge-watched all three seasons of ‘Hannah Montana’ at that time, and it just got me through some really rough patches during schooling,” Yu explained.

From Los Angeles Times

Colder nights will bring a higher risk of sharper widespread frost, particularly in rural areas, with icy patches possible on untreated surfaces.

From BBC

They also have an oval tooth patch and striking red eyes with a black pupil bordered by a thin gold ring.

From Science Daily