temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
has been tempering
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present perfect progressiveof temper (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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The Long-Haul Travel Barometer, an ongoing project by the European Travel Commission and Eurail, found that the disjointed reopening has been tempering enthusiasm for summer Euro travel.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 1, 2021
Debbie Walsh, the director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers, has been tempering hopes for a “pink wave” this year because so many women are running uphill.
From New York Times ● Jun. 29, 2018
