If the case is seen in the shivering fit, every effort should be made to cut it short, as the inflammation may be thereby greatly moderated, if not checked.
"Special Report on Diseases of Cattle"
U.S. Department of Agriculture J.R. Mohler
At the same time he felt his own resentment moderated, and he said, "I'm willing to let the matter rest if he goes away this afternoon."
"A Fearful Responsibility and Other Stories"
William D. Howells
We were talking with voices moderated, rather low than otherwise; but the hatred I felt of him I let come into each word and edge it like a knife.
"To-morrow?"
Victoria Cross