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[fit-fuhl] / ˈfɪt fəl /


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Fitful at the back, wasteful in possession, headless chickens in too many areas.

From BBC • Sep. 25, 2025

With Ortega-Medina’s biography in mind, readers will recognize the conflicts that play out in “The Fitful Sleep of Immigrants.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2023

Fitful diplomatic talks between delegations from Ukraine and Russia are ongoing in search of a cease-fire deal.

From Washington Times • Mar. 22, 2022

Fitful regeneration efforts began around 15 years ago with major public projects funded by the ANC-run town hall, central government and overseas aid.

From The Guardian • Oct. 2, 2016

Fitful flickers of light, snow, darkness—that was all he could see.

From A Young Man in a Hurry and Other Short Stories by Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William)




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