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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.
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Yet even at the start of June, snow may still persist in patches, and the soil may remain chilly or even frozen.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Grass dying in patches There’s no one reason why your parts of your grass may turn brown and patchy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
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Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Yet even at the start of June, snow may still persist in patches, and the soil may remain chilly or even frozen.
—Kate Wong, Scientific American, 16 Sep. 2025
Grass dying in patches There’s no one reason why your parts of your grass may turn brown and patchy.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 24 July 2025
If the actual burn pattern is in patches, hopping between tree stands while leaving other clusters untouched, that would better facilitate wildlife's return.
—Joan Meiners, AZCentral.com, 19 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for in patches
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“In patches.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20patches. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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