irregular
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There has been a backlash in many Western countries against the arrival of irregular migrants fleeing conflict, authoritarian rule and economic hardship in their home countries.
From Barron's ● Nov. 12, 2026
The Napoli midfielder recently underwent an ablation procedure - a minimally invasive operation to correct irregular heart rhythms - in Manchester.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2026
Reporters looked for telltale signs of damage, such as irregular dark spots, across several bands of light, including infrared wavelengths invisible to the human eye.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 31, 2026
There may be other contributory factors to any outbursts — including fatigue, lack of sleep, hunger, thirst, pain, infection, medications, bodily functions and irregular routines, among other many variables.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 30, 2026
In the irregular light the bounty hunter seemed a medium man, not impressive.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
Mr. Sharaa has relied on Sunni tribal irregulars to lead the advance into SDF-held areas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 21, 2026
According to Mr. Adkins, a company of South Vietnamese irregulars defected when the battle looked bleakest and began firing on their former comrades from inside the camp.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 19, 2020
The Pentagon term for the irregulars is “enabled forces.”
From Washington Times ● Aug. 22, 2018
A small percentage of galaxies with more disorganized shapes are classified as irregulars.
From Textbooks ● Oct. 13, 2016
The Virgo cluster is already the richest collection of galaxies known, replete with spirals and ellipticals and irregulars, a jewel box in the sky.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
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