restive

Example Sentences

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Protesters are taking to the streets and likely to grow more restive in the sweltering Cuban summer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

The countries have fought two wars over the restive region.

From BBC • Dec. 16, 2025

For Congolese former deputy Enoch Ruberangabo, who comes from an ethnic Tutsi community in the restive east, Mobutu was a leader who "allowed community tensions to fester".

From Barron's • Nov. 13, 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

A smaller and lighter horse, but restive and fiery, was brought to Legolas.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien