patchy

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It added that Nintendo's statements on the problem were "patchy", and as a result many customers simply bought new controllers, instead of pursuing a free fix or replacement via customer service.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"There is no clear strategy uniting these efforts, and engagement across departments and with local authorities is patchy at best."

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Similar support exists in some places outside the pilot, arranged by councils or charities independently, but it is patchy.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Public infrastructure investments, meanwhile, have been low over the past two decades, leading to delays and patchy service in the train network, with poorer Swedes feeling the bigger pinch.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

Following Lamont’s patchy tail, we went in under the doors.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck