intermittent
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Oil markets remain cautious about intermittent diplomatic efforts that haven’t secured peace, with Washington and Tehran yet to agree on terms for fully reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to analysts at ANZ.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 3, 2026
Beyond weight loss, intermittent fasting is often held up as a path to better health — from sharper mental clarity and improved insulin sensitivity to a longer life and cellular repair.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026
Ohtani has been playing with a bad knee and biceps for three months, and the Dodgers already have tried intermittent rest.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Several months later, eruptions have weakened to intermittent explosions, but the threat of renewed activity remains.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
In fact, some medical men believe that intermittent exposures to chemicals may produce just such sensitivity.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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