tantrums
- plural of tantrum.
Example Sentences
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Krissy West, a school physical therapist and mother from New Hampshire, started advocating for more recess last year, after seeing her daughter Daisy get overwhelmed, sometimes resulting in tantrums after school.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
It’s also an unforgiving portrait of the daughter, who is far from sympathetic as she whines, throws tantrums and makes endless demands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2026
Children are naturally excited on Christmas day - but that burst of energy often means big exhausted emotions later on, tantrums and tears included.
From BBC ● Dec. 21, 2025
Initially, it was supposed to seat 650 people in 90,000 square feet, but he kept throwing tantrums about how he wanted it bigger.
From Salon ● Dec. 19, 2025
Bloom’s temper tantrums had suddenly exploded out of nowhere to become an almost monthly event.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
