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Christina Lee
Fragments of time I have a question if you could help. Can I say "fragments of time" to describe people not using a big chunk of time to do something but a fraction of time? For example, checking the FB news feeds while waiting for the subway or on the bus, etc. What is the most common way of saying this? Thank you for your help!

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Hi Christina, could you give me more information as to what you are trying to say here please? An example of the sentence or paragraph you are trying to construct would be really helpful in this instance. Thanks, Jason.
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You could, but it is not so common or usual. Moments would be a better phrase.
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Hi Chris, Yes, I think "spare moment" is what I was looking for. Thank you!
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Usually the word "fragment(s)" indicates some separation or disconnectedness. "Fraction of time" is okay. "Spare moments" could also work for the kind of situation you're describing.
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A moment?

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