restive

Example Sentences

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Many have their own restive populations to contend with and fear contagion and chaos if the Iranian regime falls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

According to the police, at least 16 officers were wounded and 13 arrests made at the demonstration in Tirana, the latest in a series of restive anti-governmental rallies called by opposition leader Sali Berisha.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

The military has long presented itself as the only force guarding restive Myanmar from rupture and ruin.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The countries have fought two wars over the restive region.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

Lee held the restive horse while Mrs. Bacon was helped up into the rig.

From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck