testy

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In a testy exchange, Halligan said the full grand jury hadn’t seen a substitute indictment of Comey that was prepared after the group declined one of the false statement charges she had presented.

From The Wall Street Journal

The commission president’s speech comes as the EU reconsiders its frequently testy relations with China, notably in light of Beijing’s support for Russia’s war on Ukraine.

From Seattle Times

At times, the hearing grew testy as Mr Schultz, who grew up in subsidised housing and has flirted with running for president, bristled at characterisations that he was a heartless "billionaire".

From BBC

The testy breakup, after months of talks, ended a relationship that had seemed to prove that global commerce could thrive despite deepening geopolitical rifts.

From New York Times

Meanwhile, a vacancy for the Fed’s No. 2 job could tee up a testy confirmation fight in the Senate.

From Washington Post