chequered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Fulham's away shirt is a reinterpretation of an iconic chequered jersey worn 30 years ago during the 1996-97 season.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
His unique selling point, in an appointment that smacked of panic from Tottenham's hierarchy, was that he had a chequered coaching career but a record of having the sort of instant impact the club required.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2026
"After a recently chequered past, the Burberry brand is regaining momentum," said Richard Hunter, head of markets at Interactive Investor.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
The Argentine, who was appointed as Tottenham skipper by Frank in the summer after the departure of Son Heung-min to Los Angeles FC, has a chequered disciplinary record.
From BBC ● Dec. 20, 2025
O dark, musty platoon huts, with the iron bedsteads, the chequered bedding, the lockers and the stools!
From "All Quiet on the Western Front: A Novel" by Erich Maria Remarque
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