tame
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The tame monthly gain in March, however, still translated to an annual rate of 4%, the largest 12-month advance since increasing 4.7% in February 2023.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
The agreement has already led to a marked decline in crude oil prices that could diminish worries over central banks’ rate increases to tame hotter inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The track starts relatively tame with a melodic synth sequence, and then sounds crash in one after another until it’s full electromania.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Given how disruptive the 1970s oil shock was for the U.S. economy and markets, recent moves in oil and equities prices have looked relatively tame.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
‘He will have none. If he will consent to bear you, bear you he does; and if not, well, no bit, bridle, whip, or thong will tame him. Farewell, Shadowfax! Have patience. Battle is coming.’
From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien
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