temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
have been tempering
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present perfect progressiveof temper.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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But some Fed officials have been tempering those expectations, saying they need to take a steady approach.
From New York Times ● Feb. 16, 2022
