sporadic
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Most took sporadic lump sums at times when they had large expenses, or they took one annual distribution once they hit RMD age — and took only the amount required.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
In most states, these deaths are sporadic enough that they don’t, in isolation, show a notable trend.
From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026
Further south across England and Wales, the rain this week will be much more sporadic with just 5 to 10mm falling in total.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
The April ceasefire put an end to the most intense fighting, but sporadic attacks, mainly around the Strait of Hormuz, have dimmed the prospects of a final peace agreement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 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
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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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