jittery
Example Sentences
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The French government defended on Thursday its plans to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to thread the needle between jittery debt markets and public discontent over the rising cost of living.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Emma Jones, 57, said within a week of taking the drug she noticed her energy levels increase but also felt "jittery and on edge".
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
I wasn’t exactly jittery, but I was able to open my eyes extra-wide.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
Big spending in a jittery bond market is roughly like lighting a match to check if the gas leak is real.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
“Thanks,” I say, and then, my hands a little jittery, I pass it down.
From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina
