as in anxiety
a state of nervousness marked by sudden jerky movements
the edginess of the basketball players in the moments before the start of the tournament was apparent
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Although summer is usually the best time for relaxing, some grads might already be feeling the anxiety that comes with starting a new school or job.—
Brenda Stolyar,
Wired News,
18 May 2025 -
As reported by First Post, Poland is holding a presidential election against a backdrop of growing security concerns, fueled by the ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine and anxiety over a potential U.S. retreat from European defense commitments under President Donald Trump.—
Emma Marsden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 May 2025
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The concept has sparked controversy, unease, amazement and confusion.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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What does this say about our current unease with the political system?—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The letter is a sign of growing ties between religious and AI safety groups, which share some of the same worries.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 May 2025
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Treasury yields and the value of the U.S. dollar held relatively stable after a brief jolt Monday morning when Moody’s Ratings said the U.S. government no longer deserves a top-tier credit rating because of worries about its spiraling debt.—
Stan Choe,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2025
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Though organizers insist Eurovision is an apolitical event, the contest has long been embroiled in the continent’s tensions.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
18 May 2025
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Even in the jangling tension of stoppage time, with blocks and ricochets in their team’s penalty area, most Palace fans were silent and biting their fingernails, but the HF continued to beat that drum and sing.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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What To Know DeSantis announced on Monday that more than 100 FHP troopers had been sworn in as special deputy U.S. marshals, giving them the authority to handle immigration cases—including apprehension and processing for deportation—without federal assistance.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
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Hill’s apprehension dissolved when Wooden not only picked up as Hill spoke his name on the answering machine but also asked him to visit, leading to an instant reconnection.—
Ben Bolch,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2025
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“Edginess.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/edginess. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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