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having a pattern of small squares with different colors
- She wore a checkered scarf with alternating black and white squares.
- The checkered flag signaled the end of the race.
- She wore a checkered shirt that reminded everyone of classic picnic blankets.
- The dining room featured checkered tiles in black and white for a vintage look.
- His checkered pants made a bold fashion statement at the party.
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having gone through periods of both failure and success
- The artist’s checkered career saw both critical acclaim and public indifference.
- Despite a checkered past, she managed to turn her life around and achieve her goals.
- She has a checkered record in the industry, with some projects becoming highly successful and others flopping.
- The athlete's checkered journey in sports has made him more resilient and determined.
- His checkered career includes both major triumphs and significant setbacks.
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