They are small to medium in volume, with sporadic violence.

The population continued to arm itself as sporadic violence erupted.

The days since then have been marked by increased tension and sporadic violence.

The sporadic violence that erupted on Monday night was over by late this afternoon.

As the election returns crept in, sporadic violence broke out around Iraq.

As the bargaining talks continued in December, sporadic violence broke out.

United Nations officials reported sporadic violence throughout the country, with mobs battling the police and at least three people killed.

It took place from May through June 1860, though sporadic violence continued for a period afterward.

Mass protests had been quelled by 8 July, although sporadic violence was reported.

Early sporadic violence has become more concerted every day.