patchwork
Example Sentences
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In the end, Elmer the patchwork elephant seemed the friendliest, least controversial decision.
That patchwork is reflected in its genus name.
From Science Daily
Much of Mars is made up of a patchwork of smaller drainage systems.
From Science Daily
On Tuesday, the BLS defended its approach in a Q&A document published to its website, arguing that the agency had no better way to handle a challenging patchwork of missing data.
What emerged in the ensuing years is a patchwork of conflicting appellate court decisions, which the Supreme Court attempted to resolve Monday.
From Los Angeles Times
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