lumpy

Example Sentences

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There are a few lumpy patches, moments when the revision over-explains itself or belabors a point.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Company executives have argued that bookings weren’t an accurate reflection of business momentum as they can be lumpy between quarters, and decided to forgo the metric.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

They omit airplanes, cars and military spending because of how lumpy those categories are month to month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Accountants try to match big, lumpy investments with the yearslong income they produce by pretending the spending is stretched out.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

Camille tosses around, trying to get comfortable, but the mattress is lumpy.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller