chequered
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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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
"Mascots have a chequered history," points out Patterson.
From BBC ● May 13, 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
The silk pavilions of famous people, pitched on every side, were azure and green and saffron and chequered.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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