Examples of 'temperance' in a sentence
Meaning of "temperance"
Temperance (noun): moderation or self-restraint, especially in the consumption of alcohol. It can also refer to the Temperance movement, a social and political campaign against the consumption of alcoholic beverages
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- Habitual moderation in regard to the indulgence of the natural appetites and passions; restrained or moderate indulgence
- Moderation, and sometimes abstinence, in respect to using intoxicating liquors.
- Moderation of passion
- State with regard to heat or cold; temperature.
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Our supply of temperance men is extremely limited.
Now is not the time for temperance.
Temperance told me that you liked them.
He was a member of the temperance movement in his youth.
Temperance can not be imposed upon people.
But we must put temperance over righteousness.
Temperance had to face the unhappy truth.
Therefore it is an act of temperance and not of penance.
Strict temperance is to be enforced to liquors and language.
No time to give you a temperance lecture now.
But the temperance colony did not survive.
The film embodied every temperance fear.
He believed in temperance and actively opposed slavery.
He dwelt here many years in strict temperance.
Temperance can be a convenient disguise for fear.
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And active in temperance and other reforms.
Temperance is also a card of protection and appeasement.
In the cause of philanthropy and temperance he was indefatigable.
The temperance movement has now spread.
She decided to organize a youth temperance society.
They favored temperance rather than prohibition.
Black was a staunch churchman and temperance supporter.
Therefore temperance is the greatest of the virtues.
Finally he was strongly in favour of the temperance movement.
Temperance matters was manifested by the general public.
Maine was an early hotbed of the temperance movement.
Temperance is the drinking of alcohol after midnight.
Starr was also involved in the temperance movement.
Temperance advises to seek the middle way.
Lucy was not a member of any temperance groups.
Temperance and control over our product.
She was also a socialist and temperance campaigner.
Temperance will see you through most things.
She was also active in the temperance cause.
Temperance will be preached in this house.
Housh became prominent in the temperance movement.
Temperance barrows stared at the shrimp on the barbie.
She was also involved in the temperance movement.
Long may temperance be our guide.
He was very active in promoting the temperance movement.
Although a bit of temperance might make you happier.
Nothing will stand in the way of temperance.
So much for the temperance household.
A woman should be a harmony of prudence and temperance.
Try some of that temperance burgundy.
Therefore seemingly clemency is not a part of temperance.
Temperance was doing the laundry.
I advise you to sign the temperance pledge.
Temperance subsequently returned after being married.
You are not one of those temperance gals.
