patchwork

Example Sentences

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Researchers found that homeless liaisons often have to cross-check a patchwork of systems to confirm a student’s eligibility and status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Instead, liquid water likely interacted with different parts of the asteroid under varying conditions, creating a patchwork of chemical environments.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver blames the state-by-state patchwork governing sportsbooks, and both he and MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred have called for federal legislation.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

She criticised the council for their pothole repairs, calling them "patchwork".

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Its patchwork appearance reminded her of Frankenstein’s monster, which led to a terrible thought.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld