Example Sentences

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While Swiatek is a relaxed introvert, Kenin’s tightly strung intensity on the court is both her driving force and a trait that translates to some as stroppiness.

From The Guardian • Oct. 9, 2020

Perceived stroppiness offered an ideal opportunity to deny him a recall.

From The Guardian • Jun. 18, 2010