jitters

Example Sentences

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That came after disappointing revenue forecasts from chip giant Broadcom had sparked jitters about the AI sector, which has helped drive markets to record highs this year.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Executives in the industry say that is an overreaction, and they are moving to share more information and calm the jitters.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

After some early jitters in the first inning, the two teams settled down to play good defense in support of their pitchers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

As a vehicle for jitters, Diet Coke also contains significantly more caffeine than both regular Coca-Cola and Coke Zero.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

At some point, Emily hoped she’d stop getting jitters, but today seemed worse than ever.

From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman