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hissy fits

noun

plural of hissy fit

as in scenes

an outburst or display of excited anger the demanding diva had a major hissy fit when she had to wait for her trailer to be ready

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After nearly four decades in public education, scenes like these still stop me in my tracks.

— Michael Poore Special to the Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 1 Oct. 2026
When in doubt, New York City and its many overlapping scenes, dives, and clubs are never a bad option.

— Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026

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That matters for scientists trying to spot signals from earthquakes, explosions, and human activity.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Poland’s prime minister warns Russia may target countries supporting Ukraine with hybrid attacks, while new drone explosions have heightened local fears.

— Claudia Ciobanu, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026

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There was no notice to staff that swings in blood sugar levels can cause the kind of emotional distress and behavioral outbursts that got Christian in trouble.

— Joseph Shapiro, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
Foreigners have also experienced sporadic outbursts of xenophobic violence.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of outbursts

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Previous peels, microneedling, IPL, lasers, or other cosmetic procedures, including dates and reactions.

— Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Prior to that time, Kennedy’s able to rely on behind-the-scenes footage from the Rust production, as well as footage from the interrogation and press reactions in the aftermath of the accidental shooting.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of reactions

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The depiction of schizophrenia on screen — especially in horror movies — has largely seen the mental health condition linked to violent and unpredictable rages, showing people when something has gone horribly wrong.

— Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
The round, led by Evolution Equity Partners, comes as the battle over AI regulation rages in Washington and Silicon Valley, and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle debate a development slowdown.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rages

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