as in scenes
an outburst or display of excited anger
she throws a royal hissy whenever her food is late
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The shocking scenes were documented by several influencers in the emirate, including DJ Will Bailey, who shared a video of himself on the decks at a Dubai beach club as missiles were being launched nearby.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026 -
Mike Asfall, president of Beverly Hills/Hollywood Branch of the NAACP, said he’s been working behind the scenes with city officials and the police chief over issues of race and policing.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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David walks out of the kitchen and Moira huffs and takes his spot over the pot.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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As much as Payton bristles about media storylines and huffs about tempo questions, the Broncos went 25 minutes without a first down against Las Vegas.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
22 Nov. 2025
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Since then, his family says Valizadeh, who has asthma, has suffered from coughing fits and been denied medications.—
Haley Ott,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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The best swimsuits for kids combine functional features -- think UPF fabric, secure fits and quick-drying materials -- with the kind of playful style little ones actually want to wear.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Multiple explosions were heard in Tehran, with blasts lighting up the sky and turning it orange, according to reports from the Iranian capital.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Grainy black-and-white videos show explosions destroying Iran’s ships, missiles and missile launchers.—
Susan Shelley,
Oc Register,
7 Mar. 2026
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But recent outbursts of dissent in some regions including Tibet and Xinjiang prompted Beijing to crack down.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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And a big departure from 2025 when the Rangers managed eight first-inning outbursts of at least three runs on the way to ranking 22nd in runs for the season and 26th in OPS.—
Evan Grant,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Early users' reactions can be described as both excited and concerned.—
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CNBC,
11 Mar. 2026
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At first, Young didn’t think the performance was as good as her rehearsals, but people’s reactions changed her mind.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
11 Mar. 2026
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An actress in 1962 Cuban, as its missiles crisis rages, confuses her role in a film and real life.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2026
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Vessel operators and maritime insurers are unwilling to risk sailing through it while fighting rages.—
John Towfighi,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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Patients affected by the condition targeted by Tuesday's approval experience movement disorders, seizures and other neurological problems that can resemble symptoms of autism.—
MATTHEW PERRONE THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
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Quintana also served on a panel for Purple Day in Disney and traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for training in schools for people who experience seizures.—
Najahe Sherman,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Hissies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hissies. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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