agitated

Example Sentences

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A security guard, watching the flow, offered a relaxed smile as the travelers grew more agitated: “They’re short-staffed. Please be patient.”

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

Recall that Gabbard had always agitated against waging preemptive war.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

Two men who appeared agitated by the anti-Islam protesters have been arrested in connection with the devices.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

Doe, “afraid of Mr. Glover’s angry and agitated state,” returned and attempted to reenter the home to retrieve her cats.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

Indeed, he gave an agitated flutter of his wings and half flew, half hopped closer to her, bending forward until his great sharp beak was only a few inches from her face.

From "Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH" by Robert C. O'Brien