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Instead of robust executive leadership tempered by a strong democratic parliament, committees of national politicians run the show in Europe, in practice sidelining (often brazenly) the European Commission.
Optimism about the Syrian people's future must be tempered by realism about the challenges facing Syria's opposition movement and the international community alike.
North Korea has tempered its rhetoric and behavior, but the Kim regime has given no indication that it is willing to give up the nuclear-weapons program that it regards as vital to its security and prestige.
And yet the country’s reemergence as a major player on the world stage must be tempered with the recognition that its power depends on cooperation with its partners and the development of a strong, unified European foreign and security policy.
Any optimism about the scale of GVCs’ contribution must be tempered by three sobering facts.
Fed purchases of government securities have tempered market-based discipline of federal spending.
Repeated financial crises have tempered even the right’s faith in unregulated markets, while the left has become more realistic and cautious about state planning and bureaucratic processes.
Human greed, as well as the temptation of going to extremes, was tempered by the moderating influence of a shared Christian faith.
The elitist tendency in Singapore’s education system is tempered by the fact that quality education is available for all levels of academic aptitude.
American pushback on this front, though justified, should be tempered.
As always, the rapid advancement of science and technology should be accompanied and tempered by careful and thoughtful consideration of the appropriate uses of newly realized capabilities.
But unless this view is tempered by the recognition of a common interest that takes precedence over individual interests, our present system--which, however imperfect, qualifies as an open society--is liable to break down.
The logic is that India’s response to this tactic would always be tempered by its desire not to derail its ambitious economic development plans, as well as the Indian government’s unwillingness to face the risk of a nuclear war.
As usual, India tempered its response, even inviting Pakistan to join in an official investigation of the attack.
But my happiness is tempered by where I sit, close to the border with Zimbabwe – a country where the writ of habeas corpus and the rule of law have become obsolete.
But any celebration needs to be tempered by certain realities.
While her husband Ninoy Aquino lived, she – as the unassuming but caring housewife – was the stabilizing influence that tempered his dynamic personality.
This year, however, the palpable relief and celebration will be tempered by the widely shared sense that all is not well in America.
But the justices have also tempered their decisions in cases with sweeping economic implications.
His idealism needs to be tempered by the limits of American power.
Democracy has not tempered South Korean chauvinism much, either, since the demise of the military dictatorship in the 1980’s.
Even so, there is one area of technology and global development where reality has tempered my optimism: the idea that cellphones would revolutionize life in developing countries.
The next revolution will not abolish the consequences of place of birth, but the privileges of nationhood will be tempered.
Of course, pessimism in the short to medium term must be tempered by sensitivity to constantly changing political and social circumstances.
Europe’s more tempered approach, while magnifying short-term risks, could pay off in the long run, especially if global interest rates rise, making it far more painful to carry oversized debt loads.
Of course, optimism must be tempered.
Meanwhile, inflation, rising wages, and the renminbi’s nominal appreciation have driven up the real effective exchange rate, though this trend has been tempered, to some extent, by the euro’s persistently high value.
It found that “people evaluate a situation in which scientific evidence is tempered by controversy similarly to a situation in which there is no scientific evidence at all.”
Millions of Ukraine’s citizens favor EU membership, but their enthusiasm is tempered by the absence of a clear EU policy towards Ukraine.
True, businessmen have tempered their criticisms of Chavez and seem eager to participate in the profit feast brought about by increased consumption.
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