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restless

[rest-lis] / ˈrɛst lɪs /


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Too much can cause headaches, jitters, a racing heart and restless nights.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

At the table beside us sat a family of three: an elderly couple and their adult son, who had the restless energy of someone forced to sit at the dinner table against his will.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 4, 2026

Now in his 80s, Bailey is recovering from his sixth stroke, while insomnia and restless leg syndrome keep him up at night.

From BBC Aug. 19, 2026

That part of the story appeals to the restless adolescent versions of ourselves that can’t wait to find our place in the world.

From Salon Jul. 30, 2026

True, the wagonload is lighter, but I couldn’t have imagined such a wild, restless river.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes




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