checkered
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Both my wife and I have had checkered relationships with our parents, she more so than me, but we both made the decision that the ties were more important than our grievances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026
In Pike’s case, a doctor was present — but he had a checkered history with executions.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Upon entering the home, guests are greeted with checkered flooring and a grand staircase.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 23, 2026
We are here because one spring day in May, Joshua Fox, a 31-year-old Black disabled veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder and a checkered past, stood up and stress-tested Eatherly’s business model.
From Slate ● Aug. 20, 2026
Lines crossed each other, up and down, so much so that what Thomas held in his hands looked like a checkered grid.
From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner
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