Examples of jittery in a Sentence
I always get jittery when I have to give a speech.
The latest economic news has made some investors jittery.
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Some foreign productions have also been jittery about Georgia’s proximity to Russia, which invaded Ukraine in 2022 — and in 2008 entered Georgia itself.
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Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Since 2016, Body Meat has been the alter ego of Christopher Taylor—stage left—who creates jittery electro and also programs video games.
—Sarah Moroz, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that lingers long after the caffeine buzz fades.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Her recipe is simple, elegant, and designed to keep the party going without anyone leaving jittery or tired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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Dan Bilefsky, HollywoodReporter, 12 Nov. 2025
Since 2016, Body Meat has been the alter ego of Christopher Taylor—stage left—who creates jittery electro and also programs video games.
—Sarah Moroz, Pitchfork, 12 Nov. 2025
But for others, that ritual—famous for bringing focus and energy—can cause a racing heart, jittery hands, and a vague sense of dread that lingers long after the caffeine buzz fades.
—Lauryn Higgins, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Her recipe is simple, elegant, and designed to keep the party going without anyone leaving jittery or tired.
—Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Jittery.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jittery. Accessed 22 Nov. 2025.
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