patchwork
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A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant patchwork of green and colorful blooms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Because regulation of AI in advertising depends on a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads are not required to disclose the use of AI.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
Then dams and expanding farmlands dried it up and turned it into a patchwork of fields, roads and towns.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
The new bags are priced from $29.95 to $148 with one exception—a limited edition patchwork style for $498.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“My mami made a patchwork dress even though she had no idea who Pippi Longstocking was. I even painted some freckles on my nose. I went all out.”
From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez
Lek’s paintings are so layered that they have been likened to quilts — rich patchworks that remind viewers how much more there is to see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Across the state, Marshall has documented the transformation of landscapes historically characterized by patchworks of saplings, mature trees, shrubs and meadows — all shaped by frequent, small fires.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
So are the stargates, which are quilt-like patchworks of boxes, arches and circles.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022
Scientists hope patchworks of multi-coloured crops will help hide them "in plain sight" from pests as a natural alternative to pesticides.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2022
It makes the stories patchworks, not beautiful rugs.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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