restive

Example Sentences

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Many have their own restive populations to contend with and fear contagion and chaos if the Iranian regime falls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 28, 2026

The military has long presented itself as the only force guarding restive Myanmar from rupture and ruin.

From Barron's • Jan. 24, 2026

The countries have fought two wars over the restive region.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

The military has been heavily involved, a measure made possible by the PSN designation, causing tension in the restive region.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

King Hizdahr’s pit fighters were already growing bored and restive with their new duties, and bored men were lax, slow to react.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin