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Idiom: Fits And Starts

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Activity which is intermittent, variable in intensity, and prolonged by interruptions.

Example Sentences

1
She started her homework in fits and starts, often getting distracted.
2
The construction project progressed in fits and starts due to the bad weather.
3
He studied for his exams in fits and starts, never really dedicating enough time to each subject.
4
The team's performance was inconsistent, with periods of great success followed by fits and starts of failure.
5
Her plans to exercise regularly went in fits and starts, often skipping days.

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