high-strung

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But more recent stars also seemed more high-strung, focusing entirely on singles matches, while she and her peers had been able to play doubles and mixed-doubles while also “traveling and seeing the world.”

From Washington Post

According to Horse & Hound, she picked one that she often rode at her country club: a rather high-strung thoroughbred named King Charles.

From Salon

“He’s not high-strung like we are and I think it will work. I just love the kid, his whole attitude is just like, ‘Whatever.’

From Seattle Times

She explained that her daughter is lovable but can also be high-strung with her competitiveness.

From Washington Post

Baseball players find refuge in tomorrow, but this season is supposedly happening at a high-strung pitch that makes today crucial.

From Washington Post