remain patchy

Frequency: 5.53.8 per million words

Describes the continuation of an inconsistent state.

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Examples (10)

  • The quality of mobile phone reception is likely to remain patchy in rural areas.
  • Despite recent improvements, the economic recovery across the region remains patchy.
  • Forecasters predicted that the rain would remain patchy throughout the afternoon.
  • Information about the casualties remained patchy for several hours after the explosion.
  • Her knowledge of ancient history remains somewhat patchy, focusing only on specific eras.
  • Public transport services in the suburbs remain patchy during the weekends.
  • Support for the new legislation remains patchy among the local community.
  • Attendance at the evening classes has remained patchy since the term started.
  • The distribution of wealth in the country remains patchy and inconsistent.
  • Visibility on the roads will remain patchy due to the lingering fog.