temper
noun
a particular state of mind or feelings.
was tempering
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past progressiveof temper.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In January, Reuters reported that Airbus was tempering the pace of production increases and cited a senior industry source saying the delivery goal may not significantly exceed 720 jets.
From Reuters ● Feb. 16, 2023
The rain had stopped and a breeze was tempering the humidity.
From New York Times ● Aug. 11, 2019
He was tempering himself and didn’t want to come across as a villain.”
From Washington Post ● Jan. 27, 2016
A gray cloud-wave, creeping tide-like up from the southwest, was tempering the afternoon glare.
From Winning the Wilderness by J. N. Marchand
Well, Squire Loring," said Wat the armorer, looking sidewise from the furnace where he was tempering a sword blade, "what can I sell you this morning?
From Sir Nigel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
