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Which of the following would most likely be described as intermittent?

intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /


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However, the company said some users “may still experience intermittent issues” as the tech giant still works to get its services fully restored, with a focus on protecting delayed emails.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

Microsoft has said it is seeing "encouraging recovery progress" in Europe, and North America is "improving", but adds "some users may still experience intermittent issues".

From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2026

A 2024 review found that intermittent fasting may be associated with small reductions in waist circumference and fat mass in people who are overweight or obese.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

While Linton has not been diagnosed with an underlying seizure disorder, such as epilepsy, defense attorney Jovan Blacknell said Linton suffered intermittent seizures during her life, including at the time of the wreck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

But now she heard it too: a dull, intermittent metallic noise, a muted clank.

From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry


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