1.   He has had a checkered career with many ups and downs.

2.   Aware of my checkered career in the fraternity of ink-stained wretches, they often call on me to explain liberal bias in newspapers.

3.   Books carry him through a checkered academic career and a benighted tour in the Navy.

4.   But his contrition earned him a reprieve from the Los Angeles Lakers -- the latest in a long line of chances that have kept his checkered career alive.

5.   Either way, many people consider the spitting contest with Herman Franks in Atlanta Stadium the highlight of my checkered career in journalism.

6.   For Tyson, who has weathered several storms outside the ring, the revoking of his license represents just another chapter in his checkered boxing career.

7.   GTE has had a checkered career in long-distance service.

8.   He had a checkered educational career, departing from one art school when he was told he had no artistic talent.

9.   His checkered career included stints as a race car driver and part-time actor.

10.   In its checkered career, it housed a bank, furniture repair shop, hardware store and professional offices.