tempered
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The firm bought big stakes in United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta and Southwest Airlines in 2016, betting that consolidation had tempered the industry’s tendency for bruising fare wars that squeezed profits.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
The prospect of cheaper oil prices tempered worries about inflation, which also helped gold rally more than three percent Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
Not only has a slew of HR complaints tempered her icy remarks, but slashed budgets and declining readership have forced her hand.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Yet she also sounds more tempered by reality than she did back then.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
Dimple’s temper flashed, the heat tempered only slightly by the dampness of disappointment.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
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