sporadic
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The cease-fire is entering its second month and, despite sporadic violence, has now lasted almost as long as the fighting which preceded it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
"For the last hour, sporadic clashes have taken place between the Iranian armed forces and American vessels in the Strait of Hormuz," the Fars news agency said.
From Barron's • May 8, 2026
People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026
But smaller sporadic protests continue through the night.
From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026
Wes’s atten-dance became sporadic, and once his first child was born, he just stopped going.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
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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