temperateness

Example Sentences

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It is a sow’s ear made from the silk purse of his election, which was the nation’s plea for temperateness.

From Washington Post • Dec. 15, 2021

The smartest strategy, therefore, is to encourage Kavanaugh when he demonstrates temperateness and restraint.

From Washington Post • Sep. 17, 2021

For all his temperateness of tone, and for all the meticulously reasoned arguments that he has shepherded into the pages of National Affairs, Levin justly says his ideas are radical.

From New York Times • Jul. 2, 2014

From distant countries they have been brought, and taught to live in the cool temperateness of France.

From Men, Women and Ghosts by Lowell, Amy

In general all kinds of pumpkins and the like are also much drier, sweeter and more delicious, which is caused by the temperateness and amenity of the climate.

From Narratives of New Netherland, 1609-1664 by Jameson, J. Franklin (John Franklin)