fitfully
Example Sentences
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The night before, Fonseca had slept fitfully on his apartment building’s roof, where he tried to escape the heat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
Mr. Kennedy has fitfully courted the nomination for months, as he undertakes the expensive and complex process of qualifying as an independent.
From New York Times ● May 24, 2024
But in “Schindler’s List,” the Jews themselves seize the screen only fitfully.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
She slept fitfully all night, waking nearly every hour to see that it was still dark, and when she finally gave up on sleep she felt groggy and slow.
From "Ash" by Malinda Lo
