1.   Both had had spotty academic records and both had been worrying about their careers.

2.   But as a predictor, the index has a spotty record.

3.   But international donors have a spotty record in following through on public commitments.

4.   Competition from bigger businesses is another reason for the spotty record.

5.   Despite a spotty record as prime minister and a notably uncharismatic personality, Chernomyrdin saw himself as the indispensable man after five years in office, the analyst added.

6.   Ennis had a spotty academic record until he was found to have dyslexia.

7.   For many Republicans, the spotty congressional record is a source of pride.

8.   Government enforcement has a spotty record on diet fraud.

9.   He has a very spotty record on Israel.

10.   He said the commission has had a spotty record in recent years and needs additional oversight.