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

A major work stoppage that has agitated the nation’s largest not-for-profit medical provider for nearly a month is set to end following productive negotiations, labor leaders said Monday.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 2026

His gait was agitated and he always kept his hands stuffed tight into the pockets of his trousers.

From "The Heart is a Lonely Hunter" by Carson McCullers