fragmentary

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Morrison seems to have taken particular inspiration from the omissions and evasions of Faulkner’s fragmentary storytelling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"The future of dinosaur research will depend on paying attention to the humble, the fragmentary, the small."

From Science Daily • Feb. 3, 2026

The full picture isn't clear, but the emails give fragmentary glimpses, with mentions of opportunities and connections in China, the Gulf and Libya.

From BBC • Jan. 31, 2026

They show fragmentary urban scenes — a few palm trees illuminated by the glow of an unseen automobile’s headlights, the artist’s bland backyard, some mute shops — but the images aren’t compelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2025

He described cover names, fragmentary messages, traces of the work of Soviet agents operating deep under cover in the United States.

From "Spies: The Secret Showdown Between America and Russia" by Marc Favreau