agitation

Example Sentences

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"Anything that creates, like an agitation, in the extremist on either side of the aisle is a frightening dynamic," Griffin said.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

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 often used to reduce aggression and severe agitation, but it is already known to carry a higher stroke risk for older adults.

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

Singer became very familiar with the procedure of the courts and he was in a constant state of agitation.

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