checkered
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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
Britain’s George Russell led a 1-2 finish at the opener in Australia, before his 19-year-old teammate from Italy, Kimi Antonelli, took the checkered flag in China and Japan.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
It’s also worth remembering the meme-stock ETF’s checkered past.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 21, 2026
“Last year was magical,” said Palou, who has captured 10 of the last 21 checkered flags, dating to 2024.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
It was made of finely checkered gray-and-blue wool, with a striped lining and horn buttons, and carried in its weave the faint smell of limes.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
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