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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'was tempered' is correct and usable in written English.
It is most commonly used in the past tense to indicate that something was moderated, restrained, or softened, such as emotions or reactions. For example: His response was tempered by a deep understanding of the situation.
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was tempered
noun
A tendency to be of a certain type of mood.
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Two tempering conditions were assessed: one group was tempered at 673 K, while another group was tempered at 943 K.
But Deisseroth's excitement was tempered.
Still, her excitement was tempered by uncertainty.
But the celebration was tempered.
McCullin was tempered by war.
But Bush's eagerness was tempered by worry.
He was tempered by his experience.
But such joy was tempered with uncertainty.
Their relationship was tempered by tragedy.
"But it was tempered with ambivalence.
Her round was tempered by three bogeys.
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