To describe existing federal policies and regulatory approaches on obesity as a patchwork is an insult to quilts everywhere. From Wordnik.com. [Beating Obesity] Reference
The uneven contrasting patchwork is a little surprising. From Wordnik.com. [Wolfram Blog : Flag Analysis with Mathematica] Reference
Making patchwork is likewise a quiet amusement; and if a child is taught to fit it herself, it may be made really useful. From Wordnik.com. [The Mother's Book] Reference
Seeing that patchwork is "in" this season, I thought I'd try my hand at making a patchwork purse, since I can't decide on a color. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2008-05-01] Reference
Some kind of patchwork, which is almost completely ineffective, goes on. From Wordnik.com. [Recently Uploaded Slideshows] Reference
With apologies to Shakespeare's Hamlet: what a patchwork is a man. From Wordnik.com. [Scientific American] Reference
I went all girly and pink on the patchwork, which is an unusual direction for me, but I do like it. From Wordnik.com. [Polka Dot Cottage: Peonies and Purses] Reference
The band, whose name White describes as a patchwork of references to other musical groups, plans to tour this year. From Wordnik.com. [ClickOnDetroit.com - ClickOnDetroit.com News] Reference
In New York, that defense is passed on to the counties, which has resulted in what has been called a patchwork system. From Wordnik.com. [Post-Journal] Reference
Though "Frank" as they come to call their patchwork patient does not revive immediately, his vital signs look promising. From Wordnik.com. [Archive 2005-10-02] Reference
On the third day like this, he began to write down for himself a kind of patchwork of what he thought they meant. From Wordnik.com. [Across The Sea Of Suns]
The proposals also recommended using the existing "patchwork" of child-care across the country as a starting point. From Wordnik.com. [common sense] Reference
MARK KRIKORIAN, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES: I think it really is a kind of patchwork, like a Frankenstein's monster. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Mar 3, 2006] Reference
"We have this kind of patchwork of aid agreements," she said. From Wordnik.com. [BangorDailyNews.com > News] Reference
One of the most telling word choices of the left is "patchwork". From Wordnik.com. [dispatches from TJICistan] Reference
This couple, they are the epitome of "patchwork" wouldn't you say?. From Wordnik.com. Reference
Obama says he's willing to assist Arizona on immigration, but won't accept 'patchwork' policy. From Wordnik.com. [StarTribune.com rss feed] Reference
Spaces of consciousness and unconsciousness were woven together in a kind of patchwork chaos of mind. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Shot] Reference
Kapital "patchwork" jacket very nice yet unique piece from Kapital. only a dozen were made last year. From Wordnik.com. [superfuture] Reference
This results in a never-ending digital 'patchwork' landscape, made up of forrest, dunes, water and fen. From Wordnik.com. [Ads of the World] Reference
Avoiding just such a "patchwork" is officially the reason the Obama administration is suing Arizona over SB1070. From Wordnik.com. [The Economist: Correspondent's diary] Reference
(Does the presence of ISNA's president at the prayer service, then, send the right message to the American "patchwork"?). From Wordnik.com. [The Brussels Journal - The Voice of Conservatism in Europe] Reference
But the automakers have made clear that they're trying to avoid being regulated by what they call a "patchwork" of laws. From Wordnik.com. [Wheels] Reference
Right now, the nation is stuck with a "patchwork" system of regulatory agencies that was designed in the 1930s, he said. From Wordnik.com. [CNSNews.com Headlines] Reference
In contrast, a poor, "patchwork" c.v. would show a candidate moving from job to job, without any obvious strategy or plan. From Wordnik.com. [Tomorrow - Bulletin of Singapore Bloggers] Reference
Ratliff said it's time to get on with real improvements, rather than just continue "patchwork" when the situation warrants. From Wordnik.com. Reference
But most of his later writings are a kind of patchwork; unrelated ideas are in juxtaposition; the incongruities are startling. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Harvest] Reference
Rough handmade embroidery creates a "patchwork" look and the traditional macrame technique takes on the look of valueable lace. From Wordnik.com. [Worship Worthy] Reference
Ben Jenkins: I commend your Nov. 5 article pointing out the need to take a deeper look at Tennessee's "patchwork" of liquor laws. From Wordnik.com. Reference
The pace of all those pictures of moments, is a very good "patchwork" you always (know how to) do. very impressive and works great. From Wordnik.com. [Momentshowing] Reference
'patchwork' of conflicting state laws across the country. From Wordnik.com. [Latest News - Yahoo!7 News] Reference
"patchwork" NBN increase beyond the quoted minimum of 12 Mbps peak, according to the shadow communications leader. From Wordnik.com. [iTnews Australia] Reference
Skirts are swinging at the knee, in tweed and patchwork. From Wordnik.com. [Swinging Skirts And Salsa] Reference
Throw even more money at this wasteful medical patchwork. From Wordnik.com. [BAD MEDICINE] Reference
Weren't the attic's curtains made from a patchwork of scraps, rather than lace?. From Wordnik.com. [Out Of The Attic, At Last] Reference
He proposes to simplify the crazy patchwork of savings plans on the market today. From Wordnik.com. [Sizing Up The Savings Plans] Reference
There's still a hint of bad taste patchwork ankle-strap shoes, for instance-but it's just a hint. From Wordnik.com. [Ugly Takes A Last Walk] Reference
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