sporadic
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Henderson said there had been "sporadic pockets of disorder" in a number of locations across Northern Ireland on Tuesday night.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The milestone came as mediator Pakistan delivered a message to Iran's supreme leader following weeks of indirect negotiations punctuated by tit-for-tat threats and sporadic exchanges of fire.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
Yet senior executives also warned rising prices and sporadic supplies shortages were hampering business.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Many Irish immigrants remained mired in poverty, relying on sporadic day labor to keep them afloat.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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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