restless
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A subdued economy leads to a subdued, restless, perhaps cantankerous electorate.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
"Imagine, without sleep, my child was restless all night," Quinones said.
From Barron's • Mar. 22, 2026
The chimney, says Akashi, is “a kind of restless object. It only functions with a home.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Elsewhere, you can watch the overly cute Christian homily “Forevergreen,” from Nathan Engelhardt and Jeremy Spears, about a nurturing tree, a restless bear and the dangerous allure of potato chips.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
The illustration of the child asleep in his bed beneath the stars faces outward, but it is difficult to tell if the child’s dreams are peaceful or restless.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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