fitful

Example Sentences

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No other Victorian poet could have brought off such a fitful and obsessive work; no one else could have sustained such music and emotion for more than 100 pages.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 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

Gabelli and others are eager for a new chapter, but the Skydance deal has turned into a fitful slog.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2025

Over time, the late night TV host becomes your best friend, or a figure that haunts your fitful dreams.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

The young dog slept in fitful, uneasy starts, his muscles twitching, constantly lifting his head and growling softly.

From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford