jittery
Example Sentences
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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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