sporadic
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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
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
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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