fitfully

Example Sentences

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Soldiers executed air assaults, simulated missile shots across islands, navigated gulches and slept fitfully under trees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 13, 2025

England flickered fitfully in Germany, reaching the final which ended in the familiar pain of defeat at Spain deservedly won 2-1.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2025

The figures follow a surprisingly hot report this week that showed that consumer prices eased less than expected last month, signaling that the pandemic-fueled inflation surge is only gradually and fitfully coming under control.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

Ridley Scott’s film also attempts to puncture the notion of the “great man” but succeeds only fitfully despite Phoenix’s deft, absurdist take.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 13, 2023

Some of the women tried to calm her: “You’ll see, you’ll find your husband and sons again ... In a few days . . .” She continued to scream and sob fitfully.

From "Night" by Elie Wiesel