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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /


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Wildfires have been described to me as an "intermittent problem" because they're seasonal and we don't see large ones happening every year.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

But Lebanon still reports intermittent Israeli strikes and broad demolitions of civilian buildings in southern villages and towns.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

In the years since their fighters swept into Kabul on 15 August 2021, they've grown in confidence and consolidated control despite intermittent attacks by armed opposition groups based abroad, as well as Islamic State fighters.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

According to the research team, even a 12 week period of intermittent fasting could provide an effective medium term option for weight management among adults who are overweight or obese.

From Science Daily Jul. 18, 2026

The music hadn’t wrapped up until 2:00 a.m. the night before, while intermittent rain fell.

From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge




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