1.   Prior to the Elephant Pass battle, there had been sporadic reports of upsurges in fighting in the Tamil-dominated north during May-June.

2.   Back specialists are hearing sporadic reports of children developing muscle strains and backaches.

3.   For the past decade, there have been sporadic reports that U.S. currency is hopelessly contaminated with cocaine.

4.   He said he had also heard sporadic reports of harassment.

5.   There are sporadic reports of clashes and shootings in isolated villages in Chiapas, where tension is high among pro- and anti-rebel groups.

6.   There were sporadic reports from malls in different cities suggesting stunning increases in traffic.

7.   While there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the capital, sporadic reports of damage from cities south have started trickling in.

8.   A U.S. Army spokesman confirmed sporadic reports of mortar and machine-gun fire Wednesday, but could not say whether an offensive was under way.

9.   But balloting went on calmly on Wednesday with only sporadic reports of minor irregularities.

10.   Despite sporadic reports of abuse and maltreatment, Hong Kong still treats its foreign maids better than other countries.