The valley is a patchwork of family farms.
A patchwork of laws prevent the land from being developed.
a patchwork system of laws
Recent Examples on the WebSeveral national railways and private operators have moved in to meet the rising demand, and the result is a patchwork of overnight routes sold at over 30 different websites.—Albert Stumm, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 May 2024 The Texas measure was designed to prevent a patchwork of local laws that conflict with or exceed state laws in a number of areas, including workplace safety.—Noah Weiland, New York Times, 25 May 2024 Inside each window is a patchwork of multiple fabrics with endlessly different shapes, colors and patterns.—Ray Mark Rinaldi, The Denver Post, 14 May 2024 Instead, Bartholomew says, there's a confusing patchwork of laws that vary state by state.—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for patchwork
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