checkered
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Louisiana facility beset by escapes, health hazards and otters biting visitors is trying to put its checkered past behind it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
It’s also worth remembering the meme-stock ETF’s checkered past.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
Scott’s group ranked the Tulsa Zoo among the 10 worst zoos for elephants last year, claiming it suffers from overcrowding and a breeding program with a checkered history.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026
In a matter of 10 seconds, he had launched himself from third to first—and straight to the checkered flag.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026
In her hands, she holds up orange, red, and blue checkered cloth.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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