temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
tempering
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present participleof temper.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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A third reason for tempering our enthusiasm about the data is that U.S. life expectancy remains far below that of other high-income countries.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
The L.A. market “faces several challenges that are tempering hotel performance expectations,” said Ralph Posner, chief communications officer for the American Hotel and Lodging Assn.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026
Xi said at the time that the army had "undergone revolutionary tempering in the fight against corruption".
From BBC ● May 7, 2026
Biogen lowered its earnings guidance and projected weaker revenue for 2026, tempering the impact of a first-quarter rise in both sales and profit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 29, 2026
In the autumn the leaves flamed and rat- fled before the west winds, tempering their sad atheu with glory.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
