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a quick-tempered man who invariably utters threats at any kids who wander into his yard
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Part of it had to do with Nguyen’s distant relationship with her father, a taciturn and quick-tempered man with whom the author had difficulty connecting.
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Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2023
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Barbara Spindel, The Christian Science Monitor, 12 Sep. 2023
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“Quick-tempered.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quick-tempered. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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