This sporadic nature made it seem like Angela was this really cool girl that I saw occasionally and really wanted to know, but never had the chance.

Because of the sporadic nature of the PSVT, its diagnosis may require continuous ambulatory monitoring.

Despite the sporadic nature of his cycling experience, the gray-haired optimist with the slight, unathletic frame didn't bother training for the rigors of the road.

The sporadic nature also discourages any rational cost-benefit analysis (e.g. recognition that gambling machines are pre-programmed to pay less than they take).

Despite the high rainfall totals, flooding in most areas was limited due to the sporadic nature of the rain, allowing many rivers to remain below flood stage.

The sporadic nature of defense procurement is also unattractive to companies wishing to maintain a constant income stream.

The sporadic nature of the recovery has been reflected in recent economic statistics.

The sporadic nature of such shifts is apparent upon examination of examples such as whistle, listen and soften, where the t remains largely unpronounced.

The unpredictable, sporadic nature of storms on an open coast presumably render exposed shores unstable in this respect.

The short and sporadic nature of the Calgary WHA franchises made building meaningful rivalries more difficult.