sporadic

Example Sentences

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People fed up with rolling blackouts have staged sporadic protests in recent days, banging pots and shouting slogans against the government, rare demonstrations in a country known for repressing dissent.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2026

Chief engagement and policy officer Alison Tooze says habits are now far more sporadic and more people are trying to avoid paying for tickets.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

As a victim of increasingly effective gunnery, Arundel also epitomized another development that would expedite the end of England’s sporadic efforts to subdue the rival realm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

And then, to the sound of sporadic laughter, the amplified voice sings a slightly altered version:

From Slate • Feb. 11, 2026

He was weak, suffered sporadic fevers, and needed constant care—tuberculosis was incurable at that time.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock