spotty

Example Sentences

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“Starlink is the internet for the whole planet,” he said in a recent presentation reviewing the IPO, pointing out there are billions of people with either spotty or no internet.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

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

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

"I remember him at the age of 15, coming into Cardiff training, a spotty kid with some crazy haircuts," says Joe Ledley, a team-mate with Cardiff City and Wales.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Tal's spotty play was blamed on the fact that he wasn’t feeling well.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady