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temperate

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




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James Ellroy’s writing inhabits that permanent shadow, in a Los Angeles “temperate, sunny, ideal for outdoor living. A wide range of options, until they narrow to live or die.”

From Los Angeles Times

Our generally temperate nation, although it is an unparalleled success, has a history flecked with end-of-times manias, which often are fueled by religious imagery.

From Washington Post

Norway is also located in a much more temperate place than Antarctica and would have had a much more vulnerable ice sheet.

From Washington Post

So if it is not yet gloriously temperate where you are, I hope this dish of sweet and bitter, crisp and creamy helps you bridge the seasons.

From Washington Post

Weather in typically temperate Los Angeles hasn’t been much better.

From Seattle Times