sporadic
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Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
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
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
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
Lunch was now out of the question, so was breakfast; and having pap ’n vleis became a sporadic, chancy luxury.
From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane
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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