temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
is tempering
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present progressiveof temper (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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Gold’s current price is representative of a market that is tempering optimism with pragmatism.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 14, 2025
For Ireland, the most important thing is tempering the excitement and channelling their emotions in a way that delivers big performances.
From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2023
Although optimistic about the prospects of a turnaround, former NFL player Alfred Williams — a member of Colorado’s 1990 national title team — is tempering his immediate expectations.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 22, 2023
It's Line 31 that is tempering the researchers' enthusiasm.
From Fox News ● May 2, 2019
It is the fate of his two Al Jazeera colleagues that is tempering Greste's joy, his brother told a news conference in the city of Brisbane.
From Reuters ● Feb. 2, 2015
