tempered
Example Sentences
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His tempered stance reflects in part the uncertainty hanging over energy markets.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026
Not only has a slew of HR complaints tempered her icy remarks, but slashed budgets and declining readership have forced her hand.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
Yet she also sounds more tempered by reality than she did back then.
From Slate • May 1, 2026
The slightly softer expectations are due to the fact that higher gasoline prices likely tempered consumer spending, offsetting the boost from larger average tax refunds.
From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026
It took them two hours to reach the monkey house, contending the whole way with ill- tempered commuters.
From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston
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