tempered
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But too much inconsistency has tempered once-sky-high expectations.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
However, they soon tempered expectations, with Tehran cautioning a deal was "not imminent", while Trump said he had instructed his negotiators "not to rush into" one.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
His tempered stance reflects in part the uncertainty hanging over energy markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Investor expectations were tempered heading into the earnings release.
From Barron's • May 7, 2026
There’s a rush of elation, tempered with something else: a nameless dread.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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