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fitful

[fit-fuhl] / ˈfɪt fəl /


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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

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

In her memoir, Zappa writes about trying to leverage “Valley Girl’s” success with a fitful acting career that, in retrospect, kept her away from higher education or pursuing a mainstream “civilian” career.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2024

Over time, the late night TV host becomes your best friend, or a figure that haunts your fitful dreams.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Then she seemed to fall into a fitful sleep, although they waited for her to speak further, and once more she roused herself to speak.

From "The Good Earth" by Pearl S. Buck




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