Example Sentences

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Enough of those deals will recast the industry’s business model in a way that will tame price volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

We have found that what matters for democracy is not so much the ambitions of power-hungry leaders, but rather whether those in their support group will tame them.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2024

While the focus remains on the health of the banking sector, investors also looked ahead to U.S. central bank's policy meeting next week to gauge how it will tame inflation amid a banking crisis.

From Reuters • Mar. 17, 2023

The central bank is already involved in the fastest series of interest rate hikes in three decades, which it hopes will tame inflation by tamping down borrowing and spending by consumers and businesses.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2022

‘He will have none. If he will consent to bear you, bear you he does; and if not, well, no bit, bridle, whip, or thong will tame him. Farewell, Shadowfax! Have patience. Battle is coming.’

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien