sporadic
Example Sentences
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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
Before the war broke out, exports there had been sporadic.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
McDonald’s is trying to rebuild its reputation as the cheapest reliable option, with what executives describe as “everyday affordable prices” rather than sporadic discounts.
From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026
Wednesday morning, only sporadic outbursts punctuated quiet in the streets, but many were not convinced the trouble was over.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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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