sporadic
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Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Nevertheless, despite sporadic outbursts of violence, the two countries have continued to take part in diplomatic exchanges, mediated by Pakistan, aimed at bringing a formal end to the war.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
He also concluded that evidence suggested that "some sporadic rounds were fired" earlier in the evening and rejected the "civilian case that not one round had been fired on the 9th of July".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The cease-fire is entering its second month and, despite sporadic violence, has now lasted almost as long as the fighting which preceded it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
Even if the actual enforcement of these laws was sporadic at best.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
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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