skittish
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But bank investors might be too skittish to stick around and find out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
And that, in turn, means there’s no reason we should be especially skittish in October when placing stock-market bets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
Investors are still skittish enough that they only want to buy proven winners, so backing the favorite is a smart strategy right now.
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
But since that law was signed, the shuttering of two major refineries in the state has left lawmakers and agencies skittish about regulating the facilities before electric vehicles have displaced the demand for gas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Cole lay motionless as the skittish mouse ventured across his forearm and sniffed at his wrist, then inched onto his upturned palm.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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