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
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
The bottle tree bloomed with watch-over flowers courtesy of Mama, and its branches held tiny protection lanterns that checkered her bed with light.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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