intermittently
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"Our study suggests using them intermittently, then activating suction at intervals, might be better. That's because mosquitoes don't tend to stick around their target when both clues aren't used at the same time."
From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026
According MarineTraffic data analysed by AFP on Friday, only nine commercial ships -- tankers, cargo vessels and container ships -- had been detected crossing the strait since Monday, with some intermittently masking their position.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
As children, Mrie and her sister, Alia, were obliged to plead with their father for money, which he supplied only intermittently.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026
While the writing on the “39” side is generally sharp, the subject matter is only intermittently compelling.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
As a youth, I am told, I was willful, self-absorbed, intermittently reckless, moody.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
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