sporadic
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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
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
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
Smoldering ruins and the sporadic whistle of artillery greeted the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth Corps of the Union army.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
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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