11.   Now Sihanouk is back on the throne, playing the most improbable role of his checkered career.

12.   The gamay grape has had a checkered career in this country.

13.   The success Siegerist now enjoys is the latest phase in a checkered political career.

14.   A warship that began its checkered career by being described as the floating gin palace of an African dictator has rebuilt engines after being tied up for five years.

15.   Hooper has had a checkered career for the West Indies.

16.   Jewell had a checkered career in police and security work.