run hot and cold
Example Sentences
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The South Africans have run hot and cold in the eight-nation tournament, including notching up a total of 312-9 in 40 overs in a big win over Pakistan.
From Barron's • Oct. 28, 2025
The kids run hot and cold towards me or the idea of marriage.
From Slate • Aug. 19, 2021
Finally, though my feelings for bananas run hot and cold, this pie needed to immediately evoke a banana split — and that meant it needed lots of bananas.
From Washington Post • Aug. 30, 2019
She was emotionally needy and tended to run hot and cold, but my presence soothed her when nothing else could.
From New York Times • Aug. 9, 2019
When they strike, I massage them or run hot and cold water over the hands.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 10, 2011
