jittery

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 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

He’s raced to find ivory shoes for a forgetful groomsman and led a prayer to calm a jittery future husband.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 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

Despite his best attempts to remain calm, he was still as jittery as he could be in the final minute.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger