in fits and starts
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in fits and starts
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intermittently, jerkily
Similar: fitfully
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| Español | a trompicones, a trancas y barrancas |
|---|---|
| Français | par à-coups |
| Italiano | a singhiozzo |
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title = {in fits and starts},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
url = {https://micwyn.com/word/in%20fits%20and%20starts},
urldate = {2026-11-07}
}
