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restiveness



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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

“It’s a difficult mission,” said Baldo, who is overseeing the search and rescue, citing Mayon’s restiveness, steep slope and the fickle weather.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 21, 2023

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

From "Unbroken" by Laura Hillenbrand




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