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But Reba is her usual sitcom-esque spitfire self: sharp, uptight, on her game, and loaded with zingers.
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump, who is known for his spitfire mudslinging, is sure to attack Biden’s age and policy, while Biden will likely touch on the former president’s recent criminal conviction and Democrats’ persistent message on defending democracy following the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 June 2024
Here's a recap of Episode 3: Contestants make plan to target spitfire Kim Mattina.
—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
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Marc Berman, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Trump, who is known for his spitfire mudslinging, is sure to attack Biden’s age and policy, while Biden will likely touch on the former president’s recent criminal conviction and Democrats’ persistent message on defending democracy following the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the Capitol.
—Rachel Schilke, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 June 2024
Here's a recap of Episode 3: Contestants make plan to target spitfire Kim Mattina.
—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
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“Spitfire.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spitfire. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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spitfire
noun
spit·fire
ˈspit-ˌfī(ə)r 
: an easily angered or highly emotional person
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