agitated

Example Sentences

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Merseyside Police added the suspect was believed to have attended the hospital to request an appointment but became "increasingly agitated" when this was declined and he was asked to leave.

From BBC

Littler, who was a beaten finalist on debut two years ago, was agitated throughout the game and visibly raised his level to devastating effect in set three after Cross levelled at 1-1.

From BBC

Having long agitated for his Dutch-speaking home region to break free from the rest of Belgium -- his fierce stance protecting what he insists is the national interest has won him plaudits across the political spectrum.

From Barron's

“But it is the natural conclusion to this toxic social media world in which we swim in a constant state of agitated attention.”

From The Wall Street Journal

"Dashcam footage from Doyle's vehicle shows that as he approached Dale Street and Water Street, he became increasingly agitated by the crowds," she said.

From BBC