patchwork
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A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant patchwork of green and colorful blooms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Because regulation of AI in advertising depends on a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads are not required to disclose the use of AI.
From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026
Long Beach is not yet Amsterdam; it’s still a patchwork of protected lanes and unprotected ones of varying degrees of newness.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Many deaf children in Kenya learn a patchwork of makeshift signs, and the local dialect lacks many technical terms used to teach subjects like maths and biology.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
She and Mom would stretch out on the patchwork quilt, with the enormous bowl between them.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
Lek’s paintings are so layered that they have been likened to quilts — rich patchworks that remind viewers how much more there is to see.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023
Across the state, Marshall has documented the transformation of landscapes historically characterized by patchworks of saplings, mature trees, shrubs and meadows — all shaped by frequent, small fires.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023
Bennie Herron’s expressionist style turns Black faces into complex patchworks embroidered with symbols.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Scientists hope patchworks of multi-coloured crops will help hide them "in plain sight" from pests as a natural alternative to pesticides.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2022
All the Red Cross ladies were asking my opinion now for color combinations for the patchworks they were making to send to the soldiers.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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