jittery

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Investors have been especially jittery about software companies after Anthropic released simple plug-ins that had capabilities they feared could disrupt various industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Earlier, markets turned jittery following a report that Iran was insisting on keeping its enriched uranium, but sentiment then improved after reports suggested progress is being made.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell, said while the holiday and airline industry "is at pains to stress there are no current fuel shortages....consumers are getting jittery".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

As Z drove Sairy and Dallas away from the farm and down the bumpy road, he felt jittery.

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech