fitful

Example Sentences

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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

We dressed for the day, then returned to bed for a couple of hours of fitful sleep, ready to go when we needed to.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2025

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

The naked waste, as far as the eye could pierce, even to the distant menace of the mountains, was dappled with the fitful moonlight.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien