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[teym] / teɪm /




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Those levels have rarely been sustained in the era of low rates and tame inflation that followed the global financial crisis.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But this is exactly what kids get, and everything else Dudamel conducted over the weekend was, in some ways, tame by comparison.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

Enough of those deals will recast the industry’s business model in a way that will tame price volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

That’s a tricky landscape for Warsh, who was sworn in as Fed Chair last week, to navigate as the central bank seeks to tame inflation pressures without slowing broader economic growth.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

“Such a filthy mouth,” Frankie said, and though he kept his voice tame and cold, anger flared in his gaze.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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