spotty
Example Sentences
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Last week the Economist, a publication with a long and spotty track record of declarative certitude in the face of unpredictability, announced that the war was an American failure.
Also contributing to the show’s decline is its spotty success rate: In the combined 50 seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” fewer than 10 couples have stayed together.
From Los Angeles Times
Passengers have long complained about spotty internet service in the air, and Starlink is positioning its business as one with far superior technology.
From MarketWatch
"But young stars are so extremely spotty, active, and temperamental, that the Doppler method is a non-starter."
From Science Daily
Others lounge on spotty lawns near overflowing trash cans.
From Los Angeles Times
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