sporadic

Example Sentences

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The reservoir of the Amir Kabir dam, one of the largest supplying Iran's capital, is still largely empty despite sporadic winter rainfall following the worst drought in decades, local media reported Wednesday.

From Barron's

Until geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela cool off, moves in oil will likely be brief, sharp, and sporadic as investors respond to the day’s news.

From Barron's

Yet until the hangout space opened, its work had seemed sporadic, and some in the community were questioning whether there would be resources and vision to support Altadena Girls long-term.

From Los Angeles Times

The duo was two months behind rent; their inventory had gone stagnant and their once regular barber shop clients had become sporadic.

From Los Angeles Times

“Chain of Fire” follows these sporadic colonial campaigns through the firsthand accounts of participants.

From The Wall Street Journal