high-strung
Example Sentences
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But more recent stars also seemed more high-strung, focusing entirely on singles matches, while she and her peers had been able to play doubles and mixed-doubles while also “traveling and seeing the world.”
From Washington Post
According to Horse & Hound, she picked one that she often rode at her country club: a rather high-strung thoroughbred named King Charles.
From Salon
“He’s not high-strung like we are and I think it will work. I just love the kid, his whole attitude is just like, ‘Whatever.’
From Seattle Times
She explained that her daughter is lovable but can also be high-strung with her competitiveness.
From Washington Post
“He’s a gentle horse, but he’s a little high-strung.”
From Seattle Times
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