agitation

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According to Dr. Creese, there are currently no licensed alternative drugs in the UK for treating severe agitation in dementia patients.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026

Elliott’s intervention follows decades of dealmaking and investor agitation involving LSEG, including failed tie-ups with exchange operators in Canada, Germany and Hong Kong, and the purchase of Bloomberg competitor Refinitiv.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

The possible significance of interventions from Washington remains unclear, but Boily said: "It's certain that the agitation south of the border has an impact on what is happening in Alberta."

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

And once they reach the level of agitation where they've started picking a fight with a flight attendant or passenger, he said they're unlikely to remember Duffy's words or calm down.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

Kingshaw stood up, tipping the jigsaw puzzle on to the floor in his agitation.

From "I'm the King of the Castle" by Susan Hill