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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /


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However, he said about 400 properties in the Benenden, Cranbrook and Rolvenden areas were continuing to experience low pressure or no water and properties in Herne Bay might experience "intermittent supplies" later.

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

But Lebanon still reports intermittent Israeli strikes and broad demolitions of civilian buildings in southern villages and towns.

From Barron's Aug. 15, 2026

In the years since their fighters swept into Kabul on 15 August 2021, they've grown in confidence and consolidated control despite intermittent attacks by armed opposition groups based abroad, as well as Islamic State fighters.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In another area, intermittent strikes by hard-pressed health workers who say they haven’t been paid in months have also disrupted attempts to contain the virus.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The songs of the insects were fewer and intermittent.

From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams




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