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The suspicion initially fell on Gil Fernandez, the ex-cop with a quick temper and a hulking physique who would later be arrested and charged with several other murders and is still behind bars (the owner with mob ties died in prison).
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The townsmen feared his razor-sharp teeth, lightning speed, and quick temper.
—Maeve Dunigan, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
During the trial, which began Oct. 14, prosecutors painted Schroeder as a man, who behind closed doors had a quick temper and a penchant for abusing both children and the women in his life.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
She is known as a tough boss with a quick temper who can inspire in her staff fear and adoration at the same time.
—Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The news stories described Momeni as a hothead with a quick temper and an appetite for cocaine.
—Albert Samaha, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2023
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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The townsmen feared his razor-sharp teeth, lightning speed, and quick temper.
—Maeve Dunigan, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
During the trial, which began Oct. 14, prosecutors painted Schroeder as a man, who behind closed doors had a quick temper and a penchant for abusing both children and the women in his life.
—Chris Ramirez, Journal Sentinel, 23 Oct. 2024
She is known as a tough boss with a quick temper who can inspire in her staff fear and adoration at the same time.
—Natalie Kitroeff, New York Times, 30 May 2024
The news stories described Momeni as a hothead with a quick temper and an appetite for cocaine.
—Albert Samaha, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2023
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“Quick temper.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick%20temper. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
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