temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
has tempered
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present perfectof temper (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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But too much inconsistency has tempered once-sky-high expectations.
From MarketWatch ● May 31, 2026
Economic uncertainty has tempered demand among even the wealthiest clients who had lifted sales for years, while aspirational shoppers are recoiling from persistent price increases.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 18, 2026
What’s Next: Developing an advanced large-language model is crucial to Meta’s long-term control of its computing platform, as is the buildout of AI products beyond advertising, but CEO Mark Zuckerberg has tempered expectations.
From Barron's ● Mar. 17, 2026
However, a run of just four wins in nine ATP Tour-level matches - including a 6-4 6-0 defeat by Draper at Indian Wells - has tempered expectations.
From BBC ● May 30, 2025
In other words, the Russian passion for understanding has tempered a little the English passion for winning.
From Another Sheaf by John Galsworthy
