temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
have tempered
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present perfectof temper.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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“This continues the steady stream of data that have tempered expectations of monetary tightening and should provide further support for gold in the coming months,” they add.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Industry professionals and quantum investors alike have tempered their expectations for now.
From Barron's ● Mar. 26, 2026
Also, if I had known that each of my applications might have joined a stack of anywhere from a few to tens of others, I would have tempered my expectations.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
The rising expectations have tempered the impact that the stock’s strength has had on its valuation.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2024
We have tempered our anger, frustration and despair with reason.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
