1.   As always, however, celebration must be tempered with reality.

2.   But the celebration was tempered because linebacker Pepper Johnson had ruptured a tendon in his leg and was going to miss the remainder of the season.

3.   But the celebrations will be tempered by concerns that peace will not soon deliver a much-needed economic dividend.

4.   But, he cautioned, Republicans should temper their celebration with serious reflection.

5.   Even if the Steelers reach the Super Bowl and win, Stewart said the events of the last three years will temper his celebrations.

6.   The latter celebration was tempered by the inability to have the former.

7.   The tragic news tempered their celebration, and will make everybody question what they could do when the weather turns hot and muggy.

8.   A solemn tone tempered the celebration.

9.   But our celebration is tempered by the nature of what we confirmed.

10.   The victory celebration was tempered by the injury that caused the raucous Silverdome to fall nearly silent.