moderation

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temperance
Noun
  • More than 90 years after Congress repealed the 18th amendment, also known as Prohibition, and made consuming alcohol legal again, there’s a new temperance movement in town.
    Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 4 July 2025
  • For example, a team high in drive but low in temperance may be prone to rushing decisions or overlooking long-term consequences.
    Mary Crossan, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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“Moderation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moderation. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.

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