temper
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People who know Magyar personally say he is a perfectionist with a short temper but who will apologise for his shortcomings.
From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026
And while his advancing years slightly temper the hype around him making a return to the England set-up, there is no doubt Sale will benefit hugely from his class on and off the field.
From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026
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 • Mar. 27, 2026
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 The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
Fabyan hated to be challenged, and he had a terrible temper.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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