high-strung
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Tom is a law professor and his wife, Amy, is a frustrated and high-strung housewife.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
Her high-strung sensibilities might align with Everett’s mind for business, but Meredith certainly isn’t the kind of woman that can loosen up the eldest son’s stiff demeanor.
From Salon • Oct. 15, 2025
In “Risky Business,” he was the high-strung pop of Cruise’s sneaky Joel Goodsen.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2024
He was young and high-strung, and by his own admission he didn’t handle failure well.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 29, 2024
His chestnut pony, Starburst, is as spirited and high-strung as Rainbow is gentle and sweet.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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