1.   But a small wager says you have probably forgotten how the mayor briefly tempered his joy with an uncharacteristic note of contrition.

2.   But the joy has been tempered by this latest setback.

3.   But the joy is tempered because both of their mothers are in very poor health.

4.   But their joy was tempered by a widespread disappointment with their leaders who, many think, failed in negotiations to secure the release of enough prisoners.

5.   But they said their joy was tempered by the fact that they had not been notified by Texas officials.

6.   His joy may be tempered by news that the most popular Republican not in the field told Sam Donaldson that he would not support Buchanan.

7.   It would seem that no amount of criticism can temper the joy he takes in using the power of his office to pummel people.

8.   The circumstances may have tempered his joy.

9.   They said they are thrilled that their daughters have reunited, but their joy is tempered with a touch of skepticism.

10.   Yandle said his joy was tempered by knowing how hurt the Reppuccis remain.