lose temper

Example Sentences

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“Why don’t you answer whether you do or not?” said Stalker, beginning to lose temper.

From Twice Bought by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)

Long they fought equally, until the Miller began to lose temper at finding himself so stoutly opposed, and at hearing the laughter of his companions, who, as usual in such cases, enjoyed his vexation.

From Ivanhoe by Scott, Walter, Sir

“I beg pardon, sir,” said the butler, turning his eyes again on the visitor, who was beginning to lose temper.

From Blind Policy by Fenn, George Manville

At first the horses did not heed, but presently one began to lose temper and courage and turned in toward the upward slope.

From Dave Porter in the Far North or, The Pluck of an American Schoolboy by Stratemeyer, Edward

He knew how wrong it is to lose temper, and he despised the frivolous excuses often made by people for doing so.

From Ernest Bracebridge School Days by Thomas, William I.