Example Sentences

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On Sunday, David Frum of the Atlantic argued that Vance "seethes with petty peevishness."

From Salon • Oct. 1, 2024

The mood of the nation has been filled with such peevishness and heartache and anger over the last three years that Twitter naturally has been affected by it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2020

That mix of peevishness and arrogance, unsurprisingly, did not win Green many friends online.

From The Guardian • Jun. 15, 2019

I’m glad that Cersei dealt with some dust, grime, blood, and emotions beyond peevishness.

From The New Yorker • May 13, 2019

“There’s no ‘they’ calling it anything,” I corrected, a little peevishness coloring the edges of my voice now, too.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan