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intermittent

[in-ter-mit-nt] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt /


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Areas affected by intermittent supplies include Coxheath, Loose, Headcorn, Ulcombe, Benenden, Kemsing, Mereworth and Wittersham, according to the company.

From BBC • May 31, 2026

Its initial public offering last week was a success, reflecting that geothermal energy is an always-available “baseload” power, unlike more intermittent sources such as wind and solar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Beijing sees coal as a reliable failsafe for intermittent renewable supply, particularly for after power shortages several years ago.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

More recent reviews have linked intermittent fasting to improved insulin sensitivity, healthier lipid levels, and possible benefits for brain function and cardiovascular health.

From Science Daily • May 17, 2026

For billions of years they would have heard only weak and intermittent radio static caused by lightning and the trapped electrons and protons whistling within the Earth’s magnetic field.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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