hot-tempered

Example Sentences

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Some like the half-mile tracks to create the bumpy, hot-tempered races that get TV ratings, while others favor a little variety.

From Seattle Times

We learn about Katharina’s beloved cow, the baker she likes and the one she doesn’t, her sweet daughter and hot-tempered younger son, the town’s petty rivalries and her possibly fatal mistakes.

From Los Angeles Times

For this is the third straight season where the injury-prone and hot-tempered Brazil forward will have played less than half of the scheduled 38 league games.

From Seattle Times

During much of President Donald Trump’s administration, Powell’s assiduous attention to cementing relationships on Capitol Hill appeared to pay off, insulating him from a hot-tempered president who installed him and later regretted it.

From Reuters

The sport will see its most anticipated matchup renewed at last, a rivalry revolving around hot-tempered revenge.

From Los Angeles Times