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temperate

[tem-per-it, tem-prit] / ˈtɛm pər ɪt, ˈtɛm prɪt /




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With a combined 650 lb-ft of torque on tap, the Vistiq moves with serene authority through daily traffic, temperate and precisely modulated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

The team found that its ancient relatives thrived for nearly 25 million years in lowland temperate rainforests, including those that once covered the Riversleigh region between 25 and 12 million years ago.

From Science Daily • Nov. 15, 2025

They liked the area’s temperate climate and, obviously, the cost of living, and they were required to pay into the national insurance program for healthcare.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 7, 2025

There are others who crave temperate weather and long for accessible beaches.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 13, 2025

“That’s the point. According to Grumman, the earth’s magnetic field changed dramatically at various times in the past, and the earth’s axis actually moved, too, so that temperate areas became ice-bound.”

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman




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