temper
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A viewer might want to temper his own expectations; a cult hit by definition means some people won’t like it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
"You would want a little bit of temper, a little bit of fire in them -- a sort of splashy look in the eye," Woodhouse told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 28, 2026
So is his temper, which accelerates from zero to 60 in an instant.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
"An overwhelming picture has emerged of your rage, anger, and volatility", said the judge, adding that George had a "pronounced temper" which could be sparked by trivial matters and "perceived slights".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
Jinjoo closed her eyes and thought of what her father always told her to do when she was about to lose her temper.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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