sporadic
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This year’s sporadic IPO comeback, he said, “kind of feels like Lucy pulling the football away from Charlie Brown.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026
The sporadic releases have left the impression of scarcity and spurred some fans to snap up tickets out of fear of missing out, spending more than ever before in the tournament’s 96 years.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Coordinated international action, such as antipiracy naval operations, was successful in countering pirates, with attacks in the last decade sporadic if not dormant—but analysts have noted an uptick since October 2025.
From Barron's • May 4, 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
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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