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sporadic

[spuh-rad-ik] / spəˈræd ɪk /


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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

But Mara was more than a transfer, he was transformative, and everyone who had watched him roaming the Pauley floor during his sporadic appearances knew it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

While sporadic signs of a resolution have worked to keep stock markets afloat, it is impossible to hide from macro indicators like inflation.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

They try to stay in touch with loved ones through phone calls and WhatsApp messages, but the secrecy around carrier movements means their communication with their families is sporadic and unpredictable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 21, 2026

It was sporadic enough to where you’d think it wouldn’t happen again, but it was frequent enough that you never forgot it was possible.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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