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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /


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Beijing sees coal as a reliable failsafe for intermittent renewable supply, particularly for after power shortages several years ago.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

More recent reviews have linked intermittent fasting to improved insulin sensitivity, healthier lipid levels, and possible benefits for brain function and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”

From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026

The upgrade is also part of a wider push to increase the efficiency of the grid and to encourage power consumption patterns that are more aligned with intermittent renewable sources such as wind and solar.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

So he gritted his teeth and plunged the paddle into the water with his trembling muscles and tried to ignore the whine of the motor, which was not intermittent anymore, but constant and getting louder.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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