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chequered

British  
/ ˈtʃɛkəd /

adjective

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

James and Livramento, in particular, have a chequered injury history and Tuchel's decision to take both to the World Cup is likely to be called into question.

From BBC Jun. 26, 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

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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