patchy

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The company’s record with mergers and acquisitions is also patchy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 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

Fulham's form is patchy but I've seen enough of them this season to know they are a good team on their day, when they click.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Manchester City drew Real Madrid for the sixth time in seven Champions League campaigns and the 15-time winners brushed aside their patchy league form to progress 5-1 on aggregate.

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026

He was dressed in striped black-and-scarlet robes trimmed with sable, but the fur looked more than a little patchy and moth-eaten.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin