temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
am tempering
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present progressiveof temper (1st person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But still: I am tempering my enthusiasm for the iWatch, if that is indeed what Tim Cook of Apple is announcing on Tuesday.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 9, 2014
