jitters
Example Sentences
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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
The Nasdaq’s decline may mirror some jitters ahead of Nvidia’s earnings, slated for Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
These warnings are not new, but social media fueled jitters about them this week.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
There have been extra jitters in UK government debt markets ahead of Thursday's elections.
From BBC • May 5, 2026
I see the new girl, Charlotte, standing with her team and my insides tangle up with pre-race jitters.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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