sporadic

Example Sentences

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People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

But smaller sporadic protests continue through the night.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

And then, to the sound of sporadic laughter, the amplified voice sings a slightly altered version:

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

Different leaders, organizations and local movements press for change, but their efforts are sporadic and heterogeneous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 16, 2026

The staff members were always on guard to control these sporadic outbursts.

From "A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier" by Ishmael Beah