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

But Ackerman’s business is “show, don’t tell”; rather than declare these points, he reveals some in snatches of conversation.

From New York Times • Jul. 10, 2019

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

City played like champions in snatches here, whereas United, who will soon in spite of it all be champions again, played like the tired, spirited, but creatively limited team of the last three weeks.

From The Guardian • Apr. 8, 2013

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