chequered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A spokesperson for the charity said the marmoset was trapped inside a small, metal bird cage wrapped in a chequered plastic bag.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 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
"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
He has a chequered injury history - Stokes has been dogged by knee, hamstring and shoulder problems over the past two years.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 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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