patchy

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On the undercard, former Bellator bantamweight champion Patchy Mix suffered a unanimous decision defeat on his UFC debut by fellow American Mario Bautista.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025

Patchy regulation leaves few victims with legal recourse; even fewer have a devoted fan base to drown out fake images with coordinated “Protect Taylor Swift” posts.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Patchy showers were fading, while forecasters said more light rain is expected Sunday night into Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 30, 2023

Patchy regulation and high energy usage have also prevented the spread of crypto as a means of payment.

From Reuters • Oct. 14, 2023

Patchy stubble and acne dotted the young Bedouin’s cheeks.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri