hot-tempered
Example Sentences
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Some like the half-mile tracks to create the bumpy, hot-tempered races that get TV ratings, while others favor a little variety.
From Seattle Times
We learn about Katharina’s beloved cow, the baker she likes and the one she doesn’t, her sweet daughter and hot-tempered younger son, the town’s petty rivalries and her possibly fatal mistakes.
From Los Angeles Times
Mamaw, in particular, is the star of the book: foul-mouthed, hot-tempered, but affectionate and a source of stability for her grandson.
From BBC
For this is the third straight season where the injury-prone and hot-tempered Brazil forward will have played less than half of the scheduled 38 league games.
From Seattle Times
Rodimer’s hot-tempered past has yet to become an issue in his latest congressional bid, though rivals have mockingly seized on his costumed candidacy.
From Los Angeles Times
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