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Spooky Strawberry Pumpkin Patch As the main characters slowly realize the Upside Down is an ongoing threat in season two, one of the first signs of trouble shows up in spoiled pumpkins in patches around Hawkins.
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Northern lights lit up parts of southern Wisconsin not obscured by clouds
While clouds obstructed the view for much of the state, Wisconsinites who found themselves in patches of clear skies were able to capture the colorful lights.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
It is dashed, in patches, with sand, to give it a roughened quality, like a surface burned by time.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
They may also be shaved in patches on their legs, for IV access to keep the pet comfortable and safe during any surgical procedure, according to the Mayfield Veterinary Clinic.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Nov. 2025
Northern lights lit up parts of southern Wisconsin not obscured by clouds
While clouds obstructed the view for much of the state, Wisconsinites who found themselves in patches of clear skies were able to capture the colorful lights.
—Kelli Arseneau, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
It is dashed, in patches, with sand, to give it a roughened quality, like a surface burned by time.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
They may also be shaved in patches on their legs, for IV access to keep the pet comfortable and safe during any surgical procedure, according to the Mayfield Veterinary Clinic.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
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“In patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20patches. Accessed 5 Dec. 2025.
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