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petulant

[pech-uh-luhnt] / ˈpɛtʃ ə lənt /


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Petulant outbursts are not always detrimental to tennis players' legacies.

From Time • Jul. 7, 2017

Petulant, greedy and hopelessly spoiled, she raids Lili’s closet for a party dress, and, later, jewelry.

From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2014

Petulant tackle midway through first half drew a yellow card.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2011

Well, it's time for Archie Bunker to move over and make way for Petulant Pierre.

From Time Magazine Archive

He is my son," said the Prime Minister, apologetically; "and he spends his days either dreaming by himself or playing with the Princess Petulant.

From All the Way to Fairyland Fairy Stories by Sharp, Evelyn




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