temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
are tempering
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present progressiveof temper.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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Softer demand and rising stockpiles in China, however, are tempering some of the price gains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 19, 2026
But while efforts to de-escalate are good news for investors, geopolitical analysts are tempering their expectations for the South Korea meeting, which they see as largely about restabilizing the relationship.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
A series of disappointing earnings reports from key retailers last week also raised concerns that consumers are tempering spending on a wide range of goods as they get squeezed by rising inflation.
From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2022
The increases are tempering optimism that American colleges can safely continue on their planned trajectories back to normal after the dispiriting remote experiences of last year.
From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2021
Some analysts are tempering expectations for what Disney will reveal about Disney+ this week.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 10, 2019
