agitation

Example Sentences

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Some Fairhopians floated the idea that, like much of the rest of Alabama, the city operates with an old boys’ club mentality, intolerant of outside agitation like a No Kings protest.

From Slate • May 4, 2026

Risperidone is a powerful antipsychotic often prescribed to dementia patients who experience severe agitation or aggressive behavior.

From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 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

As originally built it did not include a place of worship, but a large donation by a vicar and the agitation of some faithful fellows saw plans approved.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Through the nights she stood like a field general over the kitchen counter, hands perched on those jutting hipbones, smoking with agitation, assessing points of entry and encampment and escape.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee