temper
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"An overwhelming picture has emerged of your rage, anger, and volatility", said the judge, adding that George had a "pronounced temper" which could be sparked by trivial matters and "perceived slights".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Fried said she learned the slang term “to flip your wig,” which the Edenwald residents translated as losing your temper.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026
Aboveground, Clark is trapped in his own resentments, throwing temper tantrums like a toddler.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
As a character, Dalton’s only speck of depth comes from feeling ashamed about his temper, a rage that gets so hot it ruins his life.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
He was so heavy his legs sometimes collapsed under him, so we put him on a diet and that is when I began to see and understand temper in dogs.
From "Woodsong" by Gary Paulsen
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