patchy

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But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

"Unfortunately we still have a system that is characterised by conflict, by fight, but also by really patchy levels of quality."

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

But what's driving this spending at a time when India's job market has been weak, wages haven't really grown rapidly and overall private consumption, which makes up 60% of GDP, has remained patchy?

From BBC • Feb. 22, 2026

The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

He scratched the side of his face, his fingernails scraping along the patchy stubble of his jaw.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee