testiness

Example Sentences

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He'll contend for a rare sliver of golf history barring something wacko, but he also could have crowded company to elbow aside if the Pacific keeps refraining from testiness.

From Washington Post • Aug. 6, 2020

As talented as Thompson is, she doesn’t generate any real comic friction, beyond some mild testiness with Hemsworth.

From The Verge • Jun. 21, 2019

The testiness that used to accompany bad days has dissolved.

From New York Times • Sep. 7, 2018

They have talked about it and moved on, but it highlighted the testiness of their relationship.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 2, 2016

Initially we were hesitant to discuss the double helix with her, fearing the testiness of our previous encounters.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson