sporadic
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Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Before the war broke out, exports there had been sporadic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Coordinated international action, such as antipiracy naval operations, was successful in countering pirates, with attacks in the last decade sporadic if not dormant—but analysts have noted an uptick since October 2025.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
An area of cloud will move eastwards across the UK during Thursday bringing sporadic outbreaks of rain - with a mix of sunshine and showers following from the west.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
During the next two nights, the family received only sporadic, contradictory reports about the disaster: some said all hands had been lost; others, that hundreds of passengers had been saved.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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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