Across the country, officials are scrambling to get a patchwork of state and federal regulations in place so that large businesses can get the necessary permits starting Jan . 2
The states also decide who may stand for president; one reason Florida's ballot was so complicated was that it included large numbers of such people.The downside of federalism is that you get an anarchic patchwork of voting practices rather than a coherent system.
Looking out of the cockpit window you get a close-up of a patchwork of metal, nuts and bolts madly shaking.
"The states have a patchwork of laws.
"We have a patchwork system of health care.
You can't have a patchwork.
Make a patchwork tote bag.
Use the clothes to make a patchwork quilt.
These so-called cord cutters have spent the last few years getting their video fix from a patchwork of subscription-based video services and free, ad-supported content.
Some customers get by through a patchwork of assistance programs offered by governments, charities and drug makers.
