sporadically

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By night, darkness enveloped the streets, but electricity and reparto music bloomed sporadically from bodegas and bars.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Since then, when he has sporadically been healthy enough to compete, he has said that the most difficult part is simply walking the course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

Everton have competed sporadically in Europe throughout the 21st century, most recently in 2017-18 when they featured in the Europa League.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Lutnick and his family visited Epstein on his island in 2012, and the two were in business and otherwise corresponding sporadically over the years; at least one email suggests they had scheduled drinks.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2026

Now the electric lights worked only in first class, and even then sporadically.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides