1The new employee's performance has been patchily, with some excellent presentations but also some disappointing mistakes.
2Is the Wi-Fi signal patchily in this area, or is it just my device?
3The weather forecast predicted that the rain would fall patchily across the region, with some areas getting heavy downpours and others staying dry.
4If you apply the fertilizer patchily, some plants may not get enough nutrients and will suffer.
5The company's profits have been patchily over the past year, with some quarters showing significant growth and others experiencing losses.