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tempered

[tem-perd] / ˈtɛm pərd /








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Itauma initially "wanted to be world champion by 20", but these gritty encounters tempered that ambition.

From BBC

Industry professionals and quantum investors alike have tempered their expectations for now.

From Barron's

Yet Williams' personal achievements are tempered somewhat by Forest's collective difficulties.

From BBC

Iran’s denial it’s in talks with the U.S. tempered early losses.

From The Wall Street Journal

But Powell tempered the optimism, noting AI is currently pushing inflation up, not down.

From Barron's