sporadic
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Iranian media reported fresh "sporadic clashes" with US naval forces in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, following a flare-up the night before.
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
Chief engagement and policy officer Alison Tooze says habits are now far more sporadic and more people are trying to avoid paying for tickets.
From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026
Airlines have long had to navigate sporadic flare-ups of armed conflict and missile strikes across Middle East skies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
When he was growing up, Wes would occasionally follow his mother to the New Metropolitan Church on Sunday, but even on his sporadic visits, he never felt any connection.
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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