temper
Example Sentences
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Talk about wild and windy moors, temper and jealousy!
From Los Angeles Times
Speaking in a virtual address on Tuesday, Xi said the past year had been "unusual and extraordinary", adding that the army had "undergone revolutionary tempering in the fight against corruption".
From BBC
Kreiz said that, while these investments may slightly temper short-term earnings, they are designed to accelerate long-term growth.
I had to find a way to answer that inquiry without compromising my heart’s resolution, while avoiding the temper of a daddy who would not appreciate anything sounding close-to-rude.
From Literature
Given the art teacher's temper, Jeremy knew this was the safest reaction.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
