checkered
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But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.
From Slate ● Jul. 23, 2026
They have a checkered performance history and can be difficult to sell.
From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026
He describes both men as “generational” talents, but Mr. Niemann, for all his gifts, has a past sufficiently checkered to give credence to Mr. Carlsen’s allegations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
He wore his usual casual billionaire outfit — white-and-cardinal Nikes, jeans, checkered shirt with rolled-up sleeves and a colorful Southwestern-style fabric belt.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
He also grabbed his green woolen stocking cap with the pom-pom and—why not?—his father’s black-and-white checkered scarf.
From "Wringer" by Jerry Spinelli
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