fitful

Example Sentences

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In teasing out Tetris’ convoluted Soviet-era origins, it tries, with only fitful success, to fit a series of disparate, fast-moving parts into a pleasingly coherent shape.

From Los Angeles Times

Cantrell’s second term has been plagued by myriad problems, including stubborn violent crime, fitful progress on major street projects that have left some city streets a mess, and unreliable garbage collection.

From Seattle Times

In it, Panahi rents an apartment from which he, with a fitful internet signal, directs a film with the help of assistants.

From Seattle Times

High-income nations rushed to lock up the supply of vaccines when they were still scarce, and donations were fitful.

From New York Times

Over the years, he has had only fitful success in achieving them.

From New York Times