lose temper
Example Sentences
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At first the horses did not heed, but presently one began to lose temper and courage and turned in toward the upward slope.
From Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy by Edward Stratemeyer
“Why don’t you answer whether you do or not?” said Stalker, beginning to lose temper.
From Twice Bought by R. M. (Robert Michael) Ballantyne
Fret not—lest you lose temper, and be moved to do evil.
From All Saints' Day and Other Sermons by Charles Kingsley
“I beg pardon, sir,” said the butler, turning his eyes again on the visitor, who was beginning to lose temper.
From Blind Policy by George Manville Fenn
Indeed, during all the too short time I had the pleasure in being in this man's company I never saw him lose temper: and yet, remember, he was one of England's ablest warriors.
From With Ring of Shield by Knox Magee
