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checkered

[chek-erd] / ˈtʃɛk ərd /


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Musk’s previous combinations of SolarCity with Tesla and X —formerly Twitter—with xAI point to a checkered history of value creation via mergers.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Barbieland author Tarpley Hitt tells us all about the checkered past of the world’s most famous doll.

From Slate • Jan. 6, 2026

Theme parks have long had a checkered reputation when it comes to dining.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025

Although she wanted to keep her kitchen neutral, she added a pop of color with red-and-white checkered floors and a blue oven.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 16, 2025

Everything was yellow or pink—the checkered floor, the pinstriped walls, the booths and counter stools.

From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn




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