temper

Example Sentences

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Japan depends on the Middle East for 95 percent of its oil imports and has had to dip into strategic stockpiles to temper the impact of rising fuel prices since the start of the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

JBS has been working to temper its losses by efficiently harvesting meat from carcasses and expanding production of higher-end cuts of beef at its smaller plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Various reports that Iran has allowed some oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz have done little to temper Tuesday’s rise in oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

Fabyan hated to be challenged, and he had a terrible temper.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield