in snatches

Example Sentences

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Freddy’s memories from those long months come in snatches — moments where he regained consciousness, hooked up to machines to breathe for him, clinging to life.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 18, 2022

In the opening sequence, His Majesty delivers a rousing oration to his warriors as they ready for a battle we glimpse in snatches of crosscuts.

From New York Times • Nov. 5, 2017

They aim to rest a maximum of 20 minutes straight, repeating the naps 12 times over a 24-hour period — akin to how a lone around-the-world yachtsman sleeps in snatches.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2015

"Listening to her was like hearing my new favorite song for the first time," Cincy sighs to himself, although the lyrical contents of said song are only heard in snatches.

From Slate • May 5, 2012

He didn’t seem to know that a wolf should only ever sleep in snatches, and must get up often, stretching and turning, so that he’s ready for anything.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver