agitation
Example Sentences
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It was doubly bold, because Seaver was a clean-cut former Marine not given to agitation, and the World Series hadn’t even started.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
According to Dr. Creese, there are currently no licensed alternative drugs in the UK for treating severe agitation in dementia patients.
From Science Daily • Mar. 8, 2026
The possible significance of interventions from Washington remains unclear, but Boily said: "It's certain that the agitation south of the border has an impact on what is happening in Alberta."
From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026
And once they reach the level of agitation where they've started picking a fight with a flight attendant or passenger, he said they're unlikely to remember Duffy's words or calm down.
From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025
The hay burners toss their heads, snorting, squealing, and even barking in agitation.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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