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testy

[tes-tee] / ˈtɛs ti /


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But, with taxpayers busy with the hated chore of filing their annual returns, it’s a good time to take a look back at the testy relationship between Americans and taxes.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

What were they doing to develop “anti-smog muffler devices”? A month later, Hahn got back the first of many testy, patronizing responses.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

When I asked the Vermont Independent what could be done to return to some semblance of normalcy, he seemed testy, waved his hands and said, “We’re doing the best we can.”

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

The Japanese star's second-round win against Sorana Cirstea was marred by a testy exchange and icy handshake at the end.

From Barron's • Jan. 23, 2026

“And he got testy with her. Big mistake.”

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth




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