agitate

Example Sentences

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"Dashcam footage from Doyle's vehicle shows that as he approached Dale Street and Water Street, he became increasingly agitated by the crowds," she said.

From BBC

Already, inflation is ticking up, and voters are once again agitated by the cost of living, recently electing Democrats who ran on the issue of affordability in Virginia, New Jersey and New York City.

From The Wall Street Journal

Marriott became agitated after he was told he was late for his appointment.

From Los Angeles Times

Appearing before Magistrate Judge Rozella A. Oliver in a beige prison jumpsuit, Rinderknecht appeared agitated and held his hands behind his back.

From Los Angeles Times

Paul said that he thinks some members of his administration “have been agitating for war with Venezuela for a long, long period of time.”

From The Wall Street Journal