tame
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SYDNEY—Australia’s unemployment rate fell and the economy added more jobs than expected in May, keeping the door open for the central bank to raise interest rates further in its bid to tame inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
Other loose ends from previous seasons include Rhaena’s quest to tame a wild dragon and the status of Rhaenyra’s youngest children who were sent away for their safety.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
The first was played slightly behind Ronaldo, who sent a tame effort past the near post.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
ECB officials may however be nervous about waiting too long to act, especially after facing criticism for moving too slowly to tame the inflation surge in 2022.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
It was at this point that the principal lost the attention of the room, and Mrs. Torrance didn’t bother to tame the disquiet of her students.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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