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erratically

[ih-rat-ik-lee] / ɪˈræt ɪk li /
ADVERB
intermittently
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The band of rain in the north of the UK will move erratically south-eastwards during Tuesday and Wednesday in association with a weather front.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Bass said her review would be a top-down evaluation that also scrutinizes the roles of dispatchers, supervisors and others involved in responding to reports of people behaving erratically.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

Not long after, video footage showed the vehicle swerving erratically between lanes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

Tens of thousands of people have already been evacuated from Bordeaux's surrounding region, with France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez saying the situation remained "very unfavourable" and the fire was "moving erratically" towards the city.

From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026

His rhythm varied erratically and it was hard to tell if he struck a wrong note.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss


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