sporadically

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Now rubbish is only collected sporadically and despite the oil reserves, the region has been hit by a severe energy crisis over the past decade with blackouts reported almost daily.

From BBC

But if electricity is only available sporadically, she says, "the food doesn't keep very well. There were cases when food was cooked in the morning and by dinner the porridge had become completely solid."

From BBC

Williams has played only sporadically in recent years and lost in the first round of both of her warm-up tournaments.

From Barron's

Williams, who has played only sporadically in recent years, will be the oldest woman ever at the opening Grand Slam of the year, which begins on Sunday.

From Barron's

She has played only sporadically in recent years and the match against Poland's Linette was her first competitive singles outing since the US Open in August.

From Barron's