intermittent

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As she writes in her new memoir, “Bread of Angels,” “Mine was a Proustian childhood, one of intermittent quarantine and convalescence.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Given the intermittent historical observations of Jupiter's spots, scientists have long debated whether today's Great Red Spot is the same one 17th-century scientists saw.

From Science Daily

“For security reasons, we are unable to release specific motorcade routes in advance, but the public can expect intermittent road closures and parking restrictions as part of the visit.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Throughout his childhood, Ivan navigated the realities of both his parents’ involvement in gang activities, leading to their intermittent incarceration,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times

“Throughout his childhood, Ivan navigated the realities of both his parents’ involvement in gang activities, leading to their intermittent incarceration,” the report said.

From Los Angeles Times