temper
Example Sentences
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Itauma initially "wanted to be world champion by 20", but these gritty encounters tempered that ambition.
From BBC
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
Industry professionals and quantum investors alike have tempered their expectations for now.
From Barron's
He also says Australia's voting system tempers the party's success.
From BBC
JBS has been working to temper its losses by efficiently harvesting meat from carcasses and expanding production of higher-end cuts of beef at its smaller plants.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
