extremely patchy
Frequency: 7.511.3 per million words
Used to emphasize a high degree of inconsistency.
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Examples (10)
- The local provision of facilities is extremely patchy.
- Visibility was low due to extremely patchy fog on the motorway.
- His knowledge of the subject remains extremely patchy despite his efforts.
- The extremely patchy rain caused problems for the farmers.
- Her academic record is extremely patchy, with some high marks and many failures.
- Mobile phone coverage in this mountainous region is extremely patchy.
- The distribution of wealth in the country has become extremely patchy.
- Evidence for the theory is extremely patchy and often contradictory.
- He tried to grow a beard, but the results were extremely patchy.
- Implementation of the new law has been extremely patchy across different states.