restive
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"The biggest change from the height of the market is more time to do deeper diligence," said Cameron Peake, partner at Restive Ventures.
From Reuters • Sep. 5, 2023
Restive bonds showed signs of calm on Wednesday, but China’s struggling economy and markets continue to unnerve world markets.
From Reuters • Aug. 16, 2023
Restive moderates in both parties convened in hopes of finding a way out of the shutdown mess, but for now there’s no evidence of a breakthrough that could end the standoff.
From Washington Times • Jan. 21, 2018
Restive soldiers continue to plot and grumble all around them.
From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2011
Restive, he stalked the fences on his lame leg.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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