tantrum
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“The risk,” Bowler stresses, “is that a seemingly benign policy decision produces a disorderly bond market tantrum by undermining confidence in the broader policy mix.”
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
Rather than addressing the substantive crisis of military readiness, however, Pentagon officials threw a tantrum.
From Salon ● Sep. 1, 2026
The Magnificent Seven on Thursday suffered their biggest one-day drop since the tariff tantrum in April 2025, with an index of the group shedding almost $800 billion in market value.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
Ramos pointed to a scene where Nikki throws a tantrum over being excluded from a “boys’ night” that secretly includes other women.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
I would have given anything to see you throw a tantrum or complain.
From "The Bridge Home" by Padma Venkatraman
Krissy West, a school physical therapist and mother from New Hampshire, started advocating for more recess last year, after seeing her daughter Daisy get overwhelmed, sometimes resulting in tantrums after school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s also an unforgiving portrait of the daughter, who is far from sympathetic as she whines, throws tantrums and makes endless demands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
The child then feels more involved and aware of what is coming, even if they don't necessarily like it - meaning hopefully fewer tantrums.
From BBC ● Jan. 21, 2026
The dragons are so nasty they make those in “Game of Thrones” look like toddlers having tantrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 2, 2026
He would have to put up with his tantrums, his inconsiderate orders, and his self-importance for the rest of his life.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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