sporadic
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In the decades since, sporadic clashes and mine explosions have broken out in the DMZ.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Most on the nose was 2013’s Elysium, in which healthcare is sporadic on a post-collapse Earth.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
Most took sporadic lump sums at times when they had large expenses, or they took one annual distribution once they hit RMD age — and took only the amount required.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
In most states, these deaths are sporadic enough that they don’t, in isolation, show a notable trend.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
A mix of mumbles and sporadic clapping fills the room.
From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera
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Vocabulary lists containing sporadic
Grade 9, List 1
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The Great Gatsby
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"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 1
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