in patches

phrase

: in spots
The chair's original paint is still visible in patches.

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“In patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20patches. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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