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A previous 1984 directive has been applied patchily across the community.

Although patchily distributed, it is common in many areas, with no population considered vulnerable.

It is also found patchily distributed in other parts of the peninsula.

However, even these more limited rights are mostly ignored or patchily implemented.

It seems to be rather patchily distributed, with only small numbers of individuals present at any particular location.

The hair, curly, matted all over his body, patchily rubbed away.

The absence of Pepys' record means that performance data for the next decades are only patchily known.

Brown started the tour patchily, although Australia won their first four matches by an innings.

Instead she saw a white-painted building, patchily visible through the foliage.

She did seem better now; her cheeks were pink, though patchily, and her eyes looked clear.

Rainfall is mild and distributed patchily throughout the year, with a peak in summer.

It is found singly or in small groups of up to three and is very patchily distributed.

Those species relying most heavily on patchily distributed fruit trees have the largest ranges.

Now, they remain patchily distributed within historical limits.

The Island Thrush is widely but patchily distributed across its range.

It is widely but patchily distributed across Britain.

Its population is small, fluctuating and patchily distributed.

Although rather underwhelming, a five-minute visit is justified by the patchily attractive views.

The fogged bubble cleared patchily, but it would not stay cleared.

The whitewashed walls looked dry, brittle, grown patchily pale with the absence of light.

Inside, patchily illuminated, various locals mingled with off-duty troops from all nations.

He'd singed off his beard patchily, leaving clumps of gray hairs in places.

It is believed that species decline in abundance and become more patchily distributed towards the margin of their range.

Education and welfare needs were met only patchily and religious communities filled the spaces between the patches.

In marked contrast to the earliest, darkest days of the epidemic, there's little doubt that the situation has improved, though patchily.