intermittent
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And influencers’ claims that intermittent fasting is an “effortless” solution to weight loss are overhyped — most people probably would not consider 16 hours without eating to be “effortless” or easy.
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
Several months later, eruptions have weakened to intermittent explosions, but the threat of renewed activity remains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
Experts point to strategies companies use to encourage scrolling, like never-ending feeds, intermittent rewards and time-sensitive notifications.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
Babou stopped in front of the house, but the cloud of smoke kept going, enveloping the minivan in a black shroud before dissipating into a thin trail of intermittent puffs.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
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