temper

Example Sentences

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He’s a mostly benevolent tyrant, but his crotchety side can get ugly and he’s not always in control of his temper.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Various reports that Iran has allowed some oil tankers to transit through the Strait of Hormuz have done little to temper Tuesday’s rise in oil prices.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 24, 2026

If things get ugly and stagflation—the toxic mix of inflation and slowing growth—takes hold, retirees may have to temper expectations, slash spending, maybe even take a part-time job.

From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026

The government is also trying to temper the hype.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

I ground my teeth, trying hard to keep my temper.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda