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sporadically

[spuh-rad-ik-uh-lee]

adverb

  1. every now and then; at irregular intervals in time.

    Ox-eye sunflowers bloom sporadically throughout the summer.

  2. here and there; in scattered locations.

    Little candles, placed sporadically among the chapel pews, lit up people’s faces.



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51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins

Origin of sporadically1

First recorded in 1675–85; sporadic ( def. ) + -ally ( def. )
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement or ICE that touched off a week of chaotic, sporadically violent protests in parts of downtown.

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Cricket Ireland chief executive Warren Deutrom said he had a "very open mind" about the Irish joining the WTC in future, even though they currently only play Test cricket sporadically at the moment.

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Detained in Dubai said Fakana was only able to call his family sporadically for short periods, adding that the isolation had been mentally and emotionally devastating for both him and his loved ones.

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As an adult, Warhol attended church, albeit sporadically, and accepted a commission to refashion Leonardo’s da Vinci’s ā€œThe Last Supperā€ for an exhibition in Milan.

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Raducanu has played with a freedom and confidence only seen sporadically since her stunning US Open success.

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