is taming
- present progressive of tame (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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While Fed officials have viewed the energy-driven drop in inflation as transitory, a strong dollar is taming underlying price pressures, which could cause them some discomfort.
From Reuters ● Jan. 16, 2015
Central bank Governor Miroslav Singer said on Jan. 26 inflation risks exist in the economy, although the strengthening koruna is taming upward pressures on consumer prices.
From BusinessWeek ● Feb. 2, 2011
Some observers say the proposals are just a way to tame capitalism and while Professor Ruggie says that is not a bad description, he believes it is taming it it for its own sustainability.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2011
Lord Saxe-Holt married her when he was hazy and is taming her.
From Aladdin of London or, Lodestar by Pemberton, Max, Sir
“The enterprise of Judge Temple is taming the very forests!” exclaimed Elizabeth, throwing off the covering, and partly rising in the bed.
From The Pioneers by Cooper, James Fenimore
