restless
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I had been working as a news assistant in New York, at the New York Times, but was feeling restless to do something more—to become a reporter myself.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
Yet the image of the male Viking warrior stubbornly lingers, drawing crowds while also haunting the galleries like a restless specter.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 23, 2026
Too much can cause headaches, jitters, a racing heart and restless nights.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
But that night, back at home, I stayed restless for not speaking up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Courtroom artists complained that his restless gestures in the witness box made it impossible to get a good sketch.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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