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temperate

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




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I’m all too aware of how quickly behavior can turn compulsive and how even the most temperate individual can unknowingly find themselves in over their head.

From Slate • May 5, 2026

While humans cause most fires in the tropics, climate change is intensifying natural fire cycles in northern and temperate regions, the researchers said.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

Volunteers are hoping to raise funding to continue restoring a rare temperate rainforest habitat which has shrunk across the country.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

He also held remarkably modern views about the importance of adequate exercise and temperate eating.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

“Elba’s more of a temperate rain forest, so scorpions are actually out of place here.”

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




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