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 what's driving this spending at a time when India's job market has been weak, wages haven't really grown rapidly and overall private consumption, which makes up 60% of GDP, has remained patchy?

From BBC • Feb. 22, 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

This island near the Statue of Liberty, dotted with large, detached houses and patchy bus service, is politically more conservative than New York's other four boroughs.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

It was no wonder her knowledge was patchy.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman