intermittent
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Carney’s revised plan said that in many parts of the country, “natural gas provides baseload and operational flexibility that complements intermittent renewables like wind and solar.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
Wilson signed off: “I think the U.S. equity market will grind higher for the rest of the year with intermittent bouts of volatility.”
From MarketWatch • May 5, 2026
The agreement to create one of the world's biggest free-trade zones was sealed in January after more than 25 years of intermittent negotiations.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Gas-fired power stations help balance the electricity system by rapidly increasing output when renewable generation is intermittent.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
The forecast called for clouds and intermittent rain all day.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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