temperamental
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The technical areas will also be interesting with Tudor in opposition to the animated, temperamental and vastly experienced Diego Simeone.
From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026
"But young stars are so extremely spotty, active, and temperamental, that the Doppler method is a non-starter."
From Science Daily • Jan. 31, 2026
At the other end of the temperamental spectrum is Paul Giamatti, whose perpetually furious Nus Braka, space pirate, has a grudge against the Federation and was instrumental in the imprisonment of Caleb’s mother.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 2026
The temperamental 2022 Wimbledon finalist, one of tennis's most dynamic players when at the top of his game, makes his comeback at the season-opening Brisbane International.
From Barron's • Jan. 3, 2026
“It is an honor. Your performance of Lady Anne was breathtaking. The name’s Louis Napoleon. No relation to the diminutive temperamental French emperor, I’m afraid.”
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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