tempered
Example Sentences
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But Samsung tempered expectations for the gigantic device, with an executive describing it as a special-edition product for diehard fans rather than for the masses.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Itauma initially "wanted to be world champion by 20", but these gritty encounters tempered that ambition.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
But Powell tempered the optimism, noting AI is currently pushing inflation up, not down.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
Similarly, a sustained 10% rise in oil lowers GDP growth by a tenth, though that could be tempered depending on how domestic producers respond.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 12, 2026
My relief at Maxim’s arrival would be tempered by the fear that they might say something indiscreet, and I became dumb at once, a set smile on my lips, my hands in my lap.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
