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erratically

[ih-rat-ik-lee] / ɪˈræt ɪk li /
ADVERB
intermittently
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Bis, the Homeland Security spokesperson, said Aceituno acted erratically, escalated the situation and refused to comply with officers’ commands.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

This year hasn’t resembled 2025 at all, trading erratically at best.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Last month, Spears was reported to authorities for driving her BMW "erratically at a high rate of speed" on a motorway, California Highway Patrol said.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

“Rebel English Academy” reprises the excoriating humor of that debut, but only erratically.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

I looked at the little cotton fluffs that were building up along the sidewalk and swirling erratically past my face.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer




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