jittery

Example Sentences

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"We've got clients at the moment who are getting really jittery about Cyprus, which is a shame because tourism is their main industry."

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

As Alpha waits for the results of blood tests, she is startled by the sudden appearance of a gaunt, jittery stranger in their apartment.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The market is likely to remain jittery as long as the war drags on.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

With disclosures like that, it is little wonder many investors got jittery.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 16, 2026

Despite his best attempts to remain calm, he was still as jittery as he could be in the final minute.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger