fitfully

Example Sentences

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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

England flickered fitfully in Germany, reaching the final which ended in the familiar pain of defeat at Spain deservedly won 2-1.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 14, 2023

The case had unfolded fitfully over more than a decade.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 20, 2023

Robb glanced over at where Stiv lay sprawled in the stream, his ragged black cloak moving fitfully as the rushing waters tugged at it.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin