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agitation

[aj-i-tey-shuhn] / ˌædʒ ɪˈteɪ ʃən /


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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

Patients describe sleepless nights, compulsive news checking and physical agitation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

In later stages, patients often experience "sundowning," a period of increased confusion and agitation that tends to occur later in the day.

From Science Daily • Nov. 3, 2025

The young chemist sprinted up three flights to Lawrence’s office in LeConte Hall to find him in a state of agitation over Urey’s needling.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik




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