conniption
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The fine-tuning ends only during the technical rehearsals, when any further changes would give the designers, board operators and stage managers conniption fits.
From New York Times • Mar. 29, 2023
It’s hard to put one’s finger on the cultural significance of Carlson’s conniption or Mars Wrigley’s retreat.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 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 noted the differences in their styles: Abby sits, while Artis could work himself into a conniption, doing windmills and banging the spoons off his head and jaw.
From Washington Post • Oct. 29, 2018
Penelope did not know if a conniption fit was a serious medical condition, but it certainly sounded unpleasant to endure, and even worse to witness.
From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood
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