tempered
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Officially, confidence of that is tempered, and some are emphasizing a wide range of possible outcomes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 13, 2026
OPEC’s closely watched monthly report came after oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, as persistent attacks on shipping and uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran peace negotiations tempered hopes of a de-escalation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 11, 2026
But just as often, these turn out to be children’s fantasies — wide-eyed dreams of imaginary futures, tempered by real life.
From Salon ● Oct. 12, 2026
Every grog tempered vessel examined by the researchers contained what is known as multigenerational grog, in which one fragment of grog contains an even older piece of grog inside it.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Chamberlain thought: There are no good- tempered generals Sykes said, observing Chamberlain with the same look one gives a new rifle, “Rice says you’re a schoolteacher.”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
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