jittery
Example Sentences
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The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle between jittery debt markets and public discontent over the rising cost of living.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
A jittery Treasury market and the prospect of Fed rate increases risk making life more expensive for already cost-pressured Americans.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Emma Jones, 57, said within a week of taking the drug she noticed her energy levels increase but also felt "jittery and on edge".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
The man seemed even more nervous and jittery than the first man Travis had spoken to.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
