The valley is a patchwork of family farms.
A patchwork of laws prevent the land from being developed.
a patchwork system of laws
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That election saw a multitude of opposition parties join forces to form a patchwork administration and oust the LDP for the first time since its formation.—Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2025 The Supreme Court's ruling opened the door to Trump's order taking effect in parts of the country, fueling uncertainty for immigrants and states grappling with the implications of a potentially patchwork system of citizenship rules.—Nate Raymond, USA Today, 3 Oct. 2025 However, the patchwork was not good enough.—Aaliyan Mohammed, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025 On Wednesday, federal workers stayed home from work, national parks prepared to close down, and people seeking services from the federal government met a patchwork of availability and access.—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for patchwork
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