sporadic
Example Sentences
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Yet senior executives also warned rising prices and sporadic supplies shortages were hampering business.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
An afterthought among Argentina's plethora of star forwards - sporadic international appearances and a fistful of goals.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Although construction is evident across Altadena, it’s sporadic.
From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026
Washington and Tehran agreed to a truce in April, but negotiations on ending the conflict have stalled and sporadic attacks in the region have continued.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Wednesday morning, only sporadic outbursts punctuated quiet in the streets, but many were not convinced the trouble was over.
From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield
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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