conniption
Example Sentences
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It all would give the screenwriting guru Robert McKee a conniption.
From New York Times • May 12, 2023
Virginia Rep. Bob Good, who threw a conniption fit at McCarthy behind closed doors this week, is also looking no-ey, as is Montana Rep. Matt Rosendale.
From Slate • Nov. 19, 2022
Last year he threw a succession of theatrical conniption fits over state and local regulations aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 11, 2021
He noted the differences in their styles: Abby sits, while Artis could work himself into a conniption, doing windmills and banging the spoons off his head and jaw.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2018
“Just for today, sugarfoot,” she said when my sister had a conniption fit.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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