in patches

idiom

: in spots
The chair's original paint is still visible in patches.

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Grass dying in patches There’s no one reason why your parts of your grass may turn brown and patchy. Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025 If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return. Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025 Until recently, China's entries in the realm of spaceflight patches often lacked the originality found in patches from the West. ArsTechnica, 17 May 2025 There are some telltale signs of a potential grain allergy, including vomiting, very bad breath, noticeable gas, foul-smelling or watery stool, grooming injuries or scabs, red or flaky skin, hair loss in patches, endless grooming, and excessive scratching and itching. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for in patches

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“In patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20patches. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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