chequered

/ ˈtʃɛkəd /

adjective

marked by fluctuations of fortune (esp in the phrase a chequered career )

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Verstappen, though, then went off at the first corner after the chequered flag after locking up his brakes following his practice start from the grid.

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Some argue that, if there are no meaningful changes to the chequered political system, the sacrifices of those killed in the uprising could be rendered meaningless.

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Stokes, 34, has a chequered injury history and has only just returned from hamstring surgery.

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Norris retired on the spot with broken front suspension but Piastri was able to continue as the safety car came out, and led the pack to the chequered flag.

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The thousands in attendance created an electric atmosphere in a stadium that has endured a chequered past.

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