atwitter
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of atwitter
Example Sentences
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After they sold the CBS catalog to EMI, the music industry and Wall Street were atwitter over whether CBS had sold it for too little or EMI had paid too much.
From New York Times • Nov. 29, 2022
A couple recognized me, and one was all atwitter at being within 30 yards of Phil.
From Golf Digest • Apr. 9, 2020
In a surprise move that had Washington atwitter Wednesday night, Morrison announced that he was resigning from his White House post.
From The Guardian • Oct. 31, 2019
To illustrate her point, she reached over and pinched Justice Gorsuch, setting the courtroom atwitter.
From Washington Times • Sep. 8, 2019
Benjamin, who was all of atwitter, pulled Peter off the windowsill.
From The Great Big Treasury of Beatrix Potter by Potter, Beatrix
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