Sentence examples for have been spotty from inspiring English sources

Outside the city, however, readings have been spotty, and some local residents feel overlooked.

But for the most part, Ms. Scripps said, problems have been spotty and minor.

Attempts at urban revival have been spotty -- new museums devoted to Johannesburg and the history of beer draw few visitors.

The Cowboys have been spotty this season and need to get past Smith's chase so they can concentrate on football.

Over all, the short-term benefits for tourism of the same-sex marriage spree have been spotty.

In the most remarkable game of the tournament so far, Holland humiliated the Spanish title holders, but since that historic victory its performances have been spotty.

Detection has been spotty.

But their record has been spotty.

His track record lately has been spotty.

His record of staying healthy since then has been spotty.

But so far this year, Nicklaus's play has been spotty.