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BY FITS AND STARTS

(adverb)

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There is 1 meaning of the phrase By Fits And Starts.

By Fits And Starts - as an adverb

Intermittently

Example: "He worked on his book by fits and starts"

Example Sentences

"He made progress on the project by fits and starts."
"The company's growth was erratic, characterized by fits and starts."
"She learned to play the piano by fits and starts, practicing only occasionally."
"The renovation of the old house proceeded by fits and starts."
"The team's performance improved by fits and starts throughout the season."
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