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

Mr. Martino said his muscle memory returned in snatches as he recovered many of his old techniques.

From Washington Post • Nov. 2, 2021

My memories of the hours that followed come in snatches.

From Slate • Oct. 2, 2020

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