sporadic
Example Sentences
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This year’s sporadic IPO comeback, he said, “kind of feels like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The sporadic releases have left the impression of scarcity and spurred some fans to snap up tickets out of fear of missing out, spending more than ever before in the tournament’s 96 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Mr Miller said a couple of "sporadic tests on one water stream give us a bit of information and give us a reason to act rapidly. They don't give us a full picture."
From BBC • May 20, 2026
Surveillance in the courtyard had become careless and sporadic.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Vocabulary lists containing sporadic
Grade 9, List 1
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The Great Gatsby
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"Simon's Saga," Vocabulary from Episode 1
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