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temperance

[tem-per-uhns, tem-pruhns] / ˈtɛm pər əns, ˈtɛm prəns /


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The hangover of the temperance movement lasted well into the 20th Century in parts of Scotland.

From BBC Dec. 29, 2025

A Jewish homeland in backwaters of the Ottoman empire seemed unattainable, and pressing domestic concerns like slavery and temperance took precedence.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 7, 2025

Early Free Methodists were active in the temperance and abolitionist movements.

From Seattle Times Feb. 22, 2024

The school encouraged people to cultivate virtues that included temperance, courage, justice and wisdom.

From Salon Jan. 30, 2024

But by aligning herself with the temperance movement, Anthony gained some new enemies—in the powerful liquor lobby, which now linked the women’s vote with a threat to their industry.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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