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

He didn’t plan on it lasting five years and triggering a national conniption.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2018

The telecommunications industry has responded to the PUC's initiative with what can only be described as a mass conniption fit.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2016

“Just for today, sugarfoot,” she said when my sister had a conniption fit.

From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns