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jittery

[jit-uh-ree] / ˈdʒɪt ə ri /


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It was perfectly understandable when Jackson Koivun felt a bit jittery on the final hole of the PGA Tour’s 3M Open on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

The most egregious case is Sturgis’ Ru, who transforms over the course of the play from a jittery wreck into a vengeful, plaintive monster.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

The result: Inflation in May could come in below expectations, which would come as a relief to jittery investors.

From MarketWatch Jun. 9, 2026

On the eve of the election, Sanchez sought to reassure undecided voters and jittery markets, distancing himself from past calls for radical change.

From Barron's Jun. 5, 2026

The combination of colors gave the house a raw, jittery feeling.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris




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