temper
Example Sentences
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Given the art teacher's temper, Jeremy knew this was the safest reaction.
From Literature
I mustn’t lose my temper in front of my little brother.
From Literature
The data come after ISM reported earlier this week that manufacturing activity grew at the fastest pace since 2022, though the positive reading was tempered by cautionary commentary about tariff-related price increases.
“While the positives are notable, our enthusiasm is tempered by the market’s tendency to place greater emphasis on revenues and flows, both of which were lackluster or broadly in line,” the analysts write.
It will keep her from losing her temper with him.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
