tempered
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Activity was up strongly in the oil sands sector of Western Canada following longer-than-anticipated unscheduled maintenance that had tempered growth through the first three months of the year.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 30, 2026
But too much inconsistency has tempered once-sky-high expectations.
From MarketWatch • May 31, 2026
However, they soon tempered expectations, with Tehran cautioning a deal was "not imminent", while Trump said he had instructed his negotiators "not to rush into" one.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
But sticking points in their negotiations have tempered hopes of a swift resolution to restore the transit of oil and gas through the Strait of Hormuz.
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
He should proceed in such a manner, tempered by prudence and humanity, that too much trust may not render him incautious, nor too much suspicion render him insufferable.
From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli
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