patchy

Example Sentences

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"We know that there can be long waits for some specialist care and patchy support across the country," she added.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But progress has been slowed by lower than anticipated demand, with many consumers put off by higher upfront costs and still patchy charging infrastructure.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

The images revealed that what begins as a uniform CMC coating can break apart into uneven, patchy fragments during electrode processing, which may weaken battery performance and stability.

From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026

Many parents find themselves facing a system under strain, with provision patchy and families often locked in lengthy legal battles to get support for their children.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

From the doorway, the living room looks almost normal, even though the couch is kind of patchy and faded, and the wallpaper is from the nineties.

From "Leah on the Offbeat" by Becky Albertalli