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Porter said she would seek every vote she could win, but then grew testy over follow-up questions.

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As Waller-Bridge says in a testy German accent announcing the film’s theme, “Sometimes we have to perform to get to the truth.”

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In the testy appearance before the Senate Finance Committee, Kennedy repeatedly defended his record in heated exchanges with senators from both parties and questioned data that show the effectiveness of vaccines.

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He more recently turned heads for a testy exit from the stage at a “Saturday Night Live” taping.

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On Tuesday, lawmakers listened to hours of testimony and debate, frequently engaging in testy exchanges.

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