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Recent Examples of sporadically
Mpox has been reported sporadically in central, east and west Africa, the agency said.
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
After a few months in which it was heard only sporadically at local tournaments across Mexico, a homophobic chant has resurfaced strongly in recent weeks in what could be a prelude to what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The difference is Detroit has lived in that identity all season, while Orlando has only visited it sporadically.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Weldon, who sporadically practiced medicine while running political campaigns and additionally questioned the safety of vaccines, said he was told not enough senators were willing to support his nomination.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2026
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Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
After a few months in which it was heard only sporadically at local tournaments across Mexico, a homophobic chant has resurfaced strongly in recent weeks in what could be a prelude to what will happen at the 2026 World Cup.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The difference is Detroit has lived in that identity all season, while Orlando has only visited it sporadically.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Apr. 2026
Weldon, who sporadically practiced medicine while running political campaigns and additionally questioned the safety of vaccines, said he was told not enough senators were willing to support his nomination.
—Bridget Byrne, Baltimore Sun, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sporadically
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Lightly coated with oil and tossed occasionally in a searing hot skillet or wok, even tough beans turn silky, and ready to coat in a finishing blast of chiles.—
The Bon Appétit Staff,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 May 2026
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Despite missiles flying overhead — and occasionally falling on Syrian territory — Syria managed to stay on the sidelines and positioned itself as an alternative transport route for oil exports that could no longer be sent through the strait.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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There were previously no legal deadlines in Oregon for companies to provide those responses, which often took weeks and sometimes months, according to a state assistant attorney general who testified in support of the bill in February.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
1 May 2026
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Orange juice – rich in vitamin C, potassium, folate and sometimes vitamin D – has solid nutritional benefits that can bolster your immune system and your skin health.—
Gavin Escott,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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And since its stranding, the animal has reportedly been breathing irregularly and hardly moving.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
30 Apr. 2026
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Ehrmann says the problem isn’t just limited to tilt-and-turns but comes up in all kinds of architectural projects that have irregularly shaped windows.—
Clio Chang,
Curbed,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Sporadically.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sporadically. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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