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Today, consumers and companies face a patchwork of state programs and conflicting labeling requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

A spectacular explosion of wildflowers has transformed the normally dry, rust-colored landscape of Western Australia into a vibrant patchwork of green and colorful blooms.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026

Because regulation of AI in advertising depends on a patchwork of state legislation, many of these ads are not required to disclose the use of AI.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

Some experts argue that a patchwork of state-by-state labeling, like California’s, could confuse the food industry as a whole.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

Ms. Bethune had warned them to dress in layers, since the San Francisco Bay Area was a patchwork of microclimates.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai

Lek’s paintings are so layered that they have been likened to quilts — rich patchworks that remind viewers how much more there is to see.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 4, 2023

Across the state, Marshall has documented the transformation of landscapes historically characterized by patchworks of saplings, mature trees, shrubs and meadows — all shaped by frequent, small fires.

From Seattle Times ● Dec. 1, 2023

So are the stargates, which are quilt-like patchworks of boxes, arches and circles.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2022

Scientists hope patchworks of multi-coloured crops will help hide them "in plain sight" from pests as a natural alternative to pesticides.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2022

There are patchworks of orchards and crops, all shades of green, spotted with cows and farmhouses.

From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau