fits and starts

It's hard to get momentum when only appearing in fits and starts, but he did a decent job overall.

Negotiations over an end to the war, which would see Israel end hostilities in exchange for Hamas releasing the hostages, have seen fits and starts since the Biden administration.

The pandemic reminded us of this in fits and starts.

Ultimately, the job gets done, but not without an assortment of comedic fits and starts.

Box-office revenue improved in fits and starts as the pandemic waned, though the number of films released was greatly affected by the dual writers and actors strikes in 2023.