tame
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That might look tame in an uber-hot market for chip stocks.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
The forecast came after a relatively tame March quarter, at least in terms of spending.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
Kane, a multiple nominee at the Edinburgh Comedy Awards, said he felt a deep connection with the character, as he felt like he was someone who had to "tame" his energy.
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
“For Want of a Horse” sets out to speak about the unspeakable, but its construction may be too tame for such a wild subject.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026
“Just like my great-great-grandfather, who helped tame the Wild West.”
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
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