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quick-tempered

[kwik-tem-perd] / ˈkwɪkˈtɛm pərd /


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The shifting promises are unsurprising to colleagues familiar with the brash, quick-tempered Gorka, a gate crasher in Washington’s buttoned-up defense establishment.

From Salon Apr. 22, 2026

He told the jury that Shannon was "quick-tempered".

From BBC Jun. 30, 2025

Tharp got both barrels from Stewart, known at times as a quick-tempered driver.

From Washington Times Jun. 15, 2023

Those who have met Burhan describe him as terse and quick-tempered.

From Reuters May 5, 2023

“Do you know, I think be is one of the nicest people at court Gawaine is decent, but he is quick-tempered and rather unforgiving.”

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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