fitful
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Just weeks ago, a solid January jobs report had raised hopes that the labor market was finding its footing after months of fitful hiring.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
Sánchez tried to get some sleep, but it was a fitful rest.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025
As treatment progresses, if the once fitful sleeper finds they’re sleeping longer and more easily, they extend their time in bed to match their newfound sleep ability.
From Slate • Jul. 19, 2025
Overall, China’s recovery from the pandemic has been fitful, though recently activity has revived, leading many economists to upgrade their estimates for growth this year to above the government’s target of about 5%.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2023
His speech, once effusive and rapid, was hesitant and fitful; the words emerged with a sudden, surprising force, as if he were spitting out strange pips of food that had been put into his mouth.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
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