How to Use uneven in a Sentence

uneven

adjective
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  • You should check your car's tires often for signs of uneven wear.
  • We have an uneven number of players, so we'll have to rotate.
  • His breathing was shallow and uneven.
  • The uneven bars was one of the cleanest events for the Utes.
    — The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 Dec. 2022
  • Swipe to the fourth slide to see a close-up of the choppy bangs' uneven ends.
    — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 24 Aug. 2023
  • In our fruit leather test, the drying proved to be uneven.
    — Rennie Dyball, Peoplemag, 25 Oct. 2023
  • The white lighting is uneven and looks blotchy on a few keys.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2022
  • Small canals traversed the uneven ground in straight lines.
    — Kyle Chayka, The New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2024
  • Just know that the edge support is uneven, and the springs are a little creaky.
    — Medea Giordano, WIRED, 11 Mar. 2024
  • The more uneven the terrain, the more of a difference there is.
    — Zane Pickett, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
  • The sometimes uneven and unique lines seemed like the best approach to him.
    — Karen Idelson, Variety, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Still, the momentum was a bit uneven and the crowd was hungry for the hits.
    — Lily Moayeri, Variety, 11 Apr. 2024
  • Carey is also ranked No. 1 in uneven bars, and ranks among the top six in floor and vault.
    — oregonlive, 19 Mar. 2022
  • His stride is uneven and walks with his hands in his pockets.
    — Laura Haefeli, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2022
  • Use a sharp knife to slice off any uneven edges, and cut into 2-inch squares.
    — Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The gauzy white fabric clung to the artist's body, freed the nipple, and ended in a skirt-like shape with an uneven train.
    — Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2023
  • Ben hits his three 20-foot putts over a bit of uneven terrain.
    — The Enquirer, 7 July 2022
  • One of the things that always concerned me is the uneven playing field, right?
    — Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 16 Dec. 2024
  • If the uneven balance does tilt in Then‘s favor, so be it.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 1 Apr. 2024
  • The standing surface in Rafinesque Hall is smooth but uneven.
    — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 20 Apr. 2023
  • And while the results were uneven, the general progress was clear.
    — Joshua Robinson, WSJ, 14 Nov. 2022
  • More striking still, though, is how uneven the gains have been.
    — Rory Smith, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2023
  • The increase in mortgages payments has been uneven across the US.
    — Nate Dicamillo, Quartz, 14 June 2022
  • While Oladipo’s offense has been uneven, there have been eight steals for the 30-year-old former All-Star the past two games.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2022
  • The serum also promises to reduce the look of redness and uneven skin tone.
    — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 8 July 2024
  • The uneven backsplash was redone with white grout this time for a cleaner look.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 8 Nov. 2023
  • The larger your sections, the more likely your hair will come out with uneven curls or ones that don't hold.
    — Maria Goldbach, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2023
  • And of course that makes for misshapen cookies that vary in size, which results in uneven bake time.
    — Madeline Diamond, wsj.com, 19 Dec. 2023
  • Since this type of coating has an uneven texture, the bath mat may wear out faster than other options.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Richardson’s completion percentage is a league-worst 47.7, though drops from his receiving corps and uneven line play have factored into that.
    — Zak Keefer, The Athletic, 2 Jan. 2025

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