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That quieted the restiveness among the ranks for a time, but Johnson has always had to look over his shoulder.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

For the 66 years prior to her decision to transition from male to female, Lucy Sante existed in a “prison of denial,” alternating between vague restiveness and profound discontent.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2024

And the restiveness of the bond market has unnerved stocks to boot - even though the earnings and interest implications of accelerating growth are competing influences.

From Reuters • Aug. 17, 2023

After days of showing signs of renewed restiveness, including a swarm of rockfalls and a bright-orange crater glow visible at night, Mayon began expelling lava Sunday night.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 14, 2023

I was sensible of the restiveness of the others.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson