tempered
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But Samsung tempered expectations for the gigantic device, with an executive describing it as a special-edition product for diehard fans rather than for the masses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
What’s Next: Developing an advanced large-language model is crucial to Meta’s long-term control of its computing platform, as is the buildout of AI products beyond advertising, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tempered expectations.
From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026
Similarly, a sustained 10% rise in oil lowers GDP growth by a tenth, though that could be tempered depending on how domestic producers respond.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
"If realised, the speed at which borrowing costs ease may be tempered."
From BBC • Mar. 6, 2026
On Seminole, the birth celebrations were tempered by the prospect of death.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
