Restive

unable to stay still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control (usually happening because of impatience, boredom or some sort of dissatisfaction) alternative definition exclusively when describing a horse: refusing to advance; stubornly standing still; moving backwards or sideways

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Terror attack suspected as gas pipeline blown up in southwest Pakistan

Main supply line near Quetta in restive Balochistan province attacked by ‘unknown individuals’

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Ed Kilgore

Ed Kilgore

@edkilgore.bsky.social

Latest bizarre twist in the DHS shutdown saga could represent a breakthrough...or just another temporary deal that will collapse. If nothing's done until House is back in session, the troglodytes of the House Freedom Caucus will get restive again. nymag.com/intelligence...

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Dan Kennedy

Dan Kennedy

@dankennedy.net

Trouble in nonprofit paradise: Low pay, AI and a restive union lead to turmoil at @vtdigger.bsky.social. New at Media Nation. #journalism https://dankennedy.net/2026/04/02/trouble-in-nonprofit-paradise-low-pay-ai-and-a-restive-union-lead-to-turmoil-at-vtdigger/

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