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had a tantrum when he found his little sister using his model paints
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Consider, for instance, a child throwing a tantrum in a store.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the show's most memorable moments often showcased screaming matches and tearful tantrums between the guest of honor and their parents.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, many companies who suffered from such political tantrums, rebounded quickly.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Children who are anxious may act out, have temper tantrums, or change their sleeping patterns, appetites, behavior, or moods, says Dr. Kumar.
—Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
But the show's most memorable moments often showcased screaming matches and tearful tantrums between the guest of honor and their parents.
—Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025
Yes, many companies who suffered from such political tantrums, rebounded quickly.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven Tian, TIME, 17 Jan. 2025
Children who are anxious may act out, have temper tantrums, or change their sleeping patterns, appetites, behavior, or moods, says Dr. Kumar.
—Tamekia Reece, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Tantrum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantrum. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm 
: a fit of bad temper
Medical Definition
tantrum
noun
tan·trum
ˈtan-trəm
: a fit of bad temper
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