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chequered

/ 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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He missed getting a final lap in because he crossed the line about a second after the chequered flag that brought the session to an end.

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Wood, one of the fastest bowlers to play Test cricket for England, has a chequered injury history.

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Kyrgios has long been a polarising figure in the sport, given his chequered history on and off the court.

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The 34-year-old all-rounder has a chequered injury record and is currently recovering from a shoulder problem.

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Verstappen was sent out too late to get around in time to start a last lap before the chequered flag but still beat Norris by 0.291 seconds.

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