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checkered

[chek-erd] / ˈtʃɛk ərd /


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But regardless of what he calls himself, Lamb’s behavior aligns with a movement with a deeply checkered history.

From Slate Jul. 23, 2026

They have a checkered performance history and can be difficult to sell.

From Barron's Jun. 16, 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

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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