sporadic

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But smaller sporadic protests continue through the night.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

And then, to the sound of sporadic laughter, the amplified voice sings a slightly altered version:

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Walkouts — organized and sporadic — also took place at UCLA, USC and Cal State L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Colorectal cancers that are not linked to inherited genetic conditions and typically appear after age 50 are known as average-onset or sporadic CRCs.

From Science Daily • Jan. 24, 2026

He cried himself to sleep, when he could muster the energy, but his sleep was fitful and sporadic.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini