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intermittently

[in-ter-mit-nt-lee] / ˌɪn tərˈmɪt nt li /


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There are always question marks hanging over “Doctor Who,” which intermittently swaps out its lead and secondary actors as a function of its narrative premise and practical strategizing, but never quite so many as now.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Surging gold prices and intermittently high volumes have significantly increased the country’s import bill, but tariffs aren’t going to make much of a difference.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Recipients of these benefits in turn regularly have their finances reevaluated, and are also intermittently examined by medical and vocational experts, to determine whether their payments will continue.

From Salon • Apr. 29, 2026

Income investors enjoy one consolation: Costco does intermittently pay out large special dividends, the most recent being in January 2024, when it issued a special payout of $15 a share.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Flowers grew intermittently; a patch of iris here, a colony of dandelions there.

From "Hello, Universe" by Erin Entrada Kelly




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