in waves

Prepositional phrase

With variable frequency; in large amounts spaced out.

Japanese Meaning

断続的に、波状に（一定ではなく、時々大きな量で現れる様子）

The protesters arrived in waves, overwhelming the small police force.

抗議者たちは断続的に押し寄せ、小さな警察力を圧倒した。

Sense（1）

With variable frequency; in large amounts spaced out.

The attention and praise come in waves for the pop star.