temper tantrum
Example Sentences
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The joint amicus brief called the department labelling Anthropic a risk "a potentially ruinous sanction" for businesses and little more than a "temper tantrum".
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Mets relief pitcher Jorge López threw a temper tantrum during a blowout loss to the Dodgers on Wednesday.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2024
“He throws an absolute temper tantrum, talking about revenge,” she said.
From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024
Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, said “just throwing a temper tantrum and stomping your feet - frankly, not only is it wrong - it’s just pathetic.”
From Washington Times • Sep. 30, 2023
Ear folded his ears as a small boy began to throw a temper tantrum by the candy machine.
From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer
