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jittery

[jit-uh-ree] / ˈdʒɪt ə ri /


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Investors have been jittery over whether Salesforce can withstand artificial-intelligence disruption, but a J.P.

From MarketWatch Aug. 13, 2026

The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

A jittery, summer stock market probably didn’t need renewed Middle East tensions, but here we are.

From MarketWatch Jul. 8, 2026

On the eve of the election, Sanchez sought to reassure undecided voters and jittery markets, distancing himself from past calls for radical change.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

Here there is nothing to do but wait for something to happen, and far from making me feel relaxed, it makes me feel jittery and tense.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth




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