Example Sentences
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He also says Australia's voting system tempers the party's success.
From BBC ● Mar. 25, 2026
Wilson, who has a personal relationship with Hegseth that likely tempers his typical inflammatory rhetoric, was more delicate.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
Persistent caution tempers expectations for a dramatic consumption-led rebound.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
He says Florida operations continue to be a standout part of the business and support management’s strategic focus, “but the less attractive economic and regulatory backdrop in Nova Scotia introduces uncertainty that tempers consolidated growth.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 13, 2026
“Of course, Hina,” my dad says softly, attempting again to soothe the flaring tempers.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
