quick-tempered

Example Sentences

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With more guns in more hands, families are grieving loved ones lost to quick-tempered killings, often involving law-abiding civilians, with no one held accountable.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

From BBC

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

From Washington Times

Craven was thrilled about his second - and what turned out to be his final - Cup Series win, but wasn’t sure if a dust-up with Busch, a quick-tempered youngster, was ahead,

From Washington Times

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

From Reuters