tame

Example Sentences

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Achieving consistent positive energy from fusion reactions is still remarkably complex, involving extreme heat and materials designed to tame and redirect volatile elements.

From Barron's

Achieving consistent positive energy from fusion reactions is still remarkably complex, involving extreme heat and materials designed to tame and redirect volatile elements.

From Barron's

Then again, Mr. Cross’s Orgon is similarly tame of voice and spirit.

From The Wall Street Journal

A hot report could slash bets on Fed rate cuts into next year, while a tame assessment could pave the way for more policy easing and trigger a late December comeback for the stock market.

From Barron's

I don’t care how much of a pill this boss is—Susan can tame him.”

From Literature