spotty

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Given the narrowness of Meta’s business and its spotty track record broadening it, there is valid worry about its spending on the AI model development race, especially since it remains behind rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Also contributing to the show’s decline is its spotty success rate: In the combined 50 seasons of “The Bachelor” and “The Bachelorette,” fewer than 10 couples have stayed together.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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

One-third of Arctic shipping traffic now consists of “dark fleet” tankers with spotty insurance, disabled transponders and the maritime equivalent of fake IDs.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 7, 2026

Both sails luffed in the night breeze, which was still light and spotty because of the surrounding hills.

From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen