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restlessness

[rest-lis-nis] / ˈrɛst lɪs nɪs /


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Pella’s restlessness is connected to two not-quite-equal friendships.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

He’s never settled into a particular genre and, perhaps due to that wide-ranging restlessness, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will be awarding him an honorary Oscar in November.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026

"When access is disrupted, some young people may initially experience irritability, restlessness, or a sense of social disconnection… not because the platform itself is essential, but because a familiar coping mechanism has been removed."

From BBC ● Jan. 9, 2026

And while her work is animated by a feverish restlessness, it’s remarkable how consistent and inimitable her artistry remained over three quarters of a century.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 1, 2025

There was nothing, only the restlessness to get home to breakfast.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya


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