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petulant

[pech-uh-luhnt] / ˈpɛtʃ ə lənt /


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Petulant outbursts are not always detrimental to tennis players' legacies.

From Time • Jul. 7, 2017

At present, in addition to Petulant Wino, in Aquebogue, he owns A Lure in Southold, aMano in Mattituck and Jewel and Be-Ju in Melville.

From New York Times • Aug. 29, 2014

Petulant tackle midway through first half drew a yellow card.

From New York Times • Jun. 19, 2011

Petulant as a small boy he went "bughouse" when crossed, but he was cunning, and he earned the respect of New York City's top crooks.

From Time Magazine Archive

Pshaw, pshaw, that she laughs at Petulant is plain.

From The Way of the World by Congreve, William




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