restiveness

Example Sentences

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That quieted the restiveness among the ranks for a time, but Johnson has always had to look over his shoulder.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

And the restiveness of the bond market has unnerved stocks to boot - even though the earnings and interest implications of accelerating growth are competing influences.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

Outside England, each of the kingdom’s constituent countries has its own reasons for restiveness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2023

The search teams would have to be closely monitored by volcano experts and local officials given the restiveness of Mayon, one of the country’s 24 active volcanoes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 19, 2023

The restiveness, the self- consciousness, and the need to oppose disappeared.

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand