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repeatedly starting and stopping, in short, irregular intervals
- He dealt with intermittent back pain from an old sports injury flaring up occasionally.
- The factory experienced intermittent power outages, disrupting production.
- The doctor advised her to monitor the intermittent pain in her knee to see if it worsens.
- His internet connection was intermittent, making it difficult to stream videos without interruptions.
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happening sporadically
- He took intermittent trips abroad for work, visiting different countries a few times a year.
- They enjoyed intermittent hikes in the mountains whenever their schedules allowed.
- The intermittent rain made it difficult to plan outdoor activities during the weekend.
- Problem solving the complex coding issue involved intermittent debugging sessions over weeks.
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