1.   Before tempers flared, Dutriz cracked a joke, and talk returned to the news.

2.   Tempers flared during the debate.

3.   Their tempers now rarely flare even in the worst traffic jams.

4.   Tempers flared and harsh words were exchanged.

5.   Temper flared in her eyes.

6.   The two sides reached a stand-off at low tide on Tuesday but tempers flared and punches were thrown.

7.   Tempers flared and punches were thrown.

8.   A drama which threatened to turn into a tragedy when artistic tempers flared appears to have been resolved.

9.   Although there were sometimes weeks where tempers flared or feelings were hurt, Adam and Johnny remained friends throughout the year.