Example Sentences

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Gold’s 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