jittery

Example Sentences

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Investors already were jittery about the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said while the holiday and airline industry "is at pains to stress there are no current fuel shortages....consumers are getting jittery".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

Where her music was once jittery, now it glides.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Hazel sat next to Frank on the center bench, their shoulders touching, which made her feel as jittery as a harpy.

From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan