temper

Example Sentences

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Furthermore, with the vehicle seemingly still just in the planning stages, there’s reason for investors to temper their excitement.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 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

He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

JBS has been working to temper its losses by efficiently harvesting meat from carcasses and expanding production of higher-end cuts of beef at its smaller plants.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Back when I was little and used to throw temper tantrums, Dad would walk me to my room, sit me on my bed, and tell me to count to one hundred.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller