temper
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He has both the flush of youth and the imperious temper of a privileged young man who hasn’t grown up and probably never will.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
While the tech giant has the means to fight in court, ongoing legal battles could temper a long-term recovery in its shares.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
As much as Bellamy might have mellowed as a coach, his half-time tirade demonstrated that his fiery temper is still in there somewhere.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
Various reports that Iran has allowed some oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz have done little to temper Tuesday’s rise in oil prices.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026
“Instead of losing your temper, count backward from ten. Let the hotness cool down. That way you won't say things that you will regret.”
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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