temper
Example Sentences
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The sometimes combustible Medvedev was pleased that he kept his volatile temper under control.
From Barron's
In a country known for its tempered approach to homegrown entertainment, TV studios are typically careful about which shows they invest in and how.
Sometimes the first person to make the other one lose his temper won.
From Literature
This includes Argentina, where the U.S. has tried to temper Chinese financial power over the past year.
If you’ve had a nightmare of a journey, don’t arrive frazzled and in a bad temper.
From MarketWatch
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
