adjective
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marked with streaks
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occurring in streaks
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(of bacon) having alternate layers of meat and fat
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of varying or uneven quality
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That means that while small-caps have had a good run of late, investors shouldn’t count on a marathon: “History clearly shows that positive relative returns in this space are streaky, not structural,” Colas concludes.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
That means that while small-caps have had a good run of late, investors shouldn’t count on a marathon: “History clearly shows that positive relative returns in this space are streaky, not structural,” Colas concludes.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
And once again, the Trojans’ streaky shooting and lack of presence on the glass made it impossible for them to keep up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026
Because England's winning streak started with some streaky wins.
From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026
The peregrines in the cliffs sat stoically, their mutton-chop-whiskers made streaky by the rain and the wet feathers standing upright on their heads.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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