jitters

Noun

Meaning

extreme nervousness

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As fears of a fallout from jitters over the spread of COVID-19 threaten Clarendon, May Pen Chamber of Commerce President Winsome Witter said yesterday that the business community had not begun to feel the effects of a slowdown. Source: Internet

As coronavirus jitters keep the markets on edge, Treasury yields keep hitting new lows as more investors pile into safe haven assets like U.S. government bonds. Source: Internet

But after five weeks of endlessly wiping down surfaces with disinfectant in the 456-bed facility — which has been miraculously free of COVID-19 infection so far — he’s over the jitters and settling in nicely. Source: Internet

Despite a resume that includes a 2015 Pan American Games gold and 2018 Commonwealth Games silver, the three-time Olympic bronze medalist admitted to pre-competition jitters. Source: Internet

Demand already was weak due to consumer jitters about a tariff war with Washington, slower economic growth and possible job losses. Source: Internet

In what may signal increasing political jitters in the kingdom, the prince has detained members of the royal family considered to be potential rivals for his authority. Source: Internet

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