Word: temperment
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...would have these marathon matches, and she had the worst temper,” Hall said of Elias. “At one point she threw her racket, and if I hadn’t ducked, it would have hit me in the head. The USSRA made her write me an official apology note...
...year's more memorable TV moments, Tony Soprano lost his temper in the kitchen, and fellow made man Ralphie Cifaretto lost his head, which ended up in a bowling ball bag. Ralphie was a fellow of infinite jest but few other redeeming qualities, and Pantoliano played him with a loathsome relish that made him irresistible. He will be missed--but hey, you can't make an omelet without breaking a few eggs...
...even produce pro-American broadcasts for international distribution, but they must not appear to be propaganda pieces. Tell the world about our successes, but temper that with a discussion of what we’re still improving. If we approach the Muslim world truthfully, intelligently and above all, humbly, perhaps we’ll actually get a few of its residents to listen and consider what we have...
...that is sustained to the finish of an entree-sized portion. The Venison Sirloin ($35) is a masterpiece, briefly seared and served rare. The roast pears bring out the sweetness in the meat, and the acidity in the jus of red currants (a fresh take on traditional currant jelly) temper its gaminess. After small tastes, my companions were ready to fight me for the remainder of the dish. The Roast Squab ($34) was also good—another example of the kitchen’s sure hand with game. I was forewarned by our charming British waiter, but French Turbot...
...Yamazaki, chief economist at Barclays Capital Management. "Takenaka was accused by the leading politicians of the Diet, and the Prime Minister wasn't protecting him." That evening, Takenaka said the publication of his plan was postponed till the end of October, though he later insisted that he wouldn't temper his proposals. Since then, economic debates in the Diet have been fiercely divisive, leaving Takenaka and Koizumi badly bloodied...