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The phrase "in fits" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to describe sudden, short bursts of something, such as laughter, crying, or rage. Here is an example of how it could be used in a sentence: "Whenever she saw something funny, she would break out in fits of uncontrollable laughter, much to the confusion of those around her."
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The conversation went in fits and starts.
These have emerged in fits and starts.
Privatisation proceeds in fits and starts.
Here it was in fits and starts.
"It's in fits and starts.
And they're in fits again.
That is happening in fits and starts.
That's escapism in fits and starts.
Progress came in fits and starts.
They have contributed in fits and starts.
Her "epiphanies come in fits and starts".
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