conniption

Example Sentences

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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

Then the museum’s collection manager had a conniption.

From New York Times • Aug. 11, 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

The moment I mentioned a lobster tank, my mother would have a conniption.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia