fitful

Example Sentences

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Just weeks ago, a solid January jobs report had raised hopes that the labor market was finding its footing after months of fitful hiring.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

As treatment progresses, if the once fitful sleeper finds they’re sleeping longer and more easily, they extend their time in bed to match their newfound sleep ability.

From Slate • Jul. 19, 2025

A dry wind was already stirring when the sun rose over Pacific Palisades on Tuesday, fitful gusts whipping palm fronds seaward and making eucalyptus limbs creek and groan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2025

In the years since it first drew media attention, private backers of the project, known as +Pool, have seen fitful progress collide with regulatory barriers.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 5, 2024

The next morning, we woke up as if we were coming out of a long, fitful dream.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai