temper
Example Sentences
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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
A 60% stock, 40% bond portfolio can temper volatility, declining 39% during 1970s hyperinflation versus 52% for stocks.
From Barron's • Mar. 18, 2026
The government is also trying to temper the hype.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
Clocky’s creator, Gauri Nanda, wanted to temper its obtrusiveness by making it cute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026
“Argh, Zheng and his stupid—” Shifa seemed to make a conscious effort not to lose her temper.
From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
