intermittently
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But despite sterling, intermittently touching performances from both actors, the play feels less convincing than those similar two-character dramas.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Recipients of these benefits in turn regularly have their finances reevaluated, and are also intermittently examined by medical and vocational experts, to determine whether their payments will continue.
From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026
"Our study suggests using them intermittently, then activating suction at intervals, might be better. That's because mosquitoes don't tend to stick around their target when both clues aren't used at the same time."
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
As children, Mrie and her sister, Alia, were obliged to plead with their father for money, which he supplied only intermittently.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
Several of them intermittently wave a huge flag.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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