jitters
Example Sentences
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In a sign of the building jitters, the euro fell close to 1% against the dollar to its weakest level in more than a year, around $1.12.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
Too much can cause headaches, jitters, a racing heart and restless nights.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Arya said he sees “no signs of slowing” for customer orders, long-term agreements, supply commitments and chip pricing despite recent market jitters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026
For most healthy children, the effects of occasional caffeine consumption are mild—a brief spike in blood pressure or a case of the jitters, said Jennifer Temple, a caffeine researcher at the University at Buffalo.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Safe in my room, I feel the usual set of pre-date jitters.
From "Every Day" by David Levithan
