spotty

Example Sentences

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Within the monument, most of the roads are gravel or dirt, and there is no drinkable water, no food, no gas and spotty cellphone coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Passengers have long complained about spotty internet service in the air, and Starlink is positioning its business as one with far superior technology.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 11, 2026

"But young stars are so extremely spotty, active, and temperamental, that the Doppler method is a non-starter."

From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026

When he wasn’t in Ukraine, he might be in Africa with spotty cellphone service.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Bobby’s play was spotty in the first several games of the tournament, as he attempted to find his chess legs.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady