chequered
Britishadjective
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Brown, who has sold tens of millions of records worldwide and who has a chequered legal history, had previously denied those charges.
From Barron's ● Oct. 26, 2026
Some in the paddock say the move is "effective" for a sport which needs to move away from a chequered doping past.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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
Tudor's unique selling point in a chequered, nomadic coach career was supposedly his ability to provide an instant spark of impact.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 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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