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fitfully

ADVERB
intermittently
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Soldiers executed air assaults, simulated missile shots across islands, navigated gulches and slept fitfully under trees.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 13, 2025

However, the revival of a dual playmaker shape that worked fitfully under Eddie Jones has potential weaknesses.

From BBC Nov. 8, 2024

But in “Schindler’s List,” the Jews themselves seize the screen only fitfully.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 14, 2023

The council has fitfully contemplated transportation impact fees since 2014, and they have been discussed since the late 1990s at least.

From Seattle Times Nov. 20, 2023

I had spent several hours resting fitfully in Michael Reese Hospital’s lobby, stirred from uncertain dreams by the pealing ambulance bells and the groans of patients.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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