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Here's a recap of Episode 3: Contestants make plan to target spitfire Kim Mattina.
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Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Also this week, Addis was a key player in the formation of a new alliance of sorts, one that involves spitfire Kim Mattina, 63.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
The 'Game of Thrones' star opens up about her role as the sister of couturier Christian Dior and how the show's World War II setting affected her health
Maisie Williams was just 12 when she was cast as sword-wielding spitfire Arya Stark on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
And Emma remains a spitfire who thinks a little too deeply about everything, and who usually needs Dexter’s help to relax and enjoy life.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2024
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Journal Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2024
Also this week, Addis was a key player in the formation of a new alliance of sorts, one that involves spitfire Kim Mattina, 63.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2024
The 'Game of Thrones' star opens up about her role as the sister of couturier Christian Dior and how the show's World War II setting affected her health
Maisie Williams was just 12 when she was cast as sword-wielding spitfire Arya Stark on the hit HBO series Game of Thrones.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 21 Feb. 2024
And Emma remains a spitfire who thinks a little too deeply about everything, and who usually needs Dexter’s help to relax and enjoy life.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 8 Feb. 2024
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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