In some places and not everywhere; of a patchy nature.

plural of Place

plural of place

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of place

plural of by-place

(idiomatic) In some, possibly rare places.

plural of placing

instead of

In an original position. / In a proper position. / Established; in operation.

(obsolete) To a particular place; so as to be present or nearby. / Into a proper or intended position; into place. / Into a state of deployment or implementation.