temper

Example Sentences

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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

People who know Magyar personally say he is a perfectionist with a short temper but who will apologise for his shortcomings.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

And while his advancing years slightly temper the hype around him making a return to the England set-up, there is no doubt Sale will benefit hugely from his class on and off the field.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 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

Held captive by his wife’s temper like an insect stuck on a pin, the baron squirmed and blushed until he finally turned to Edward Ashton.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood