Since the second funeral was held on Friday, tempers have cooled.

If a second round of tests begins late this month before tempers cool, time may run out on a compromise.

When the doctor came into the study to check Matthew's heart, his temper had cooled enough so that he was no longer shouting.

Janeway's temper had been cooling until the mention of Seven.

It was splendid stuff, and when my temper had cooled I told him so.

However, tempers eventually cooled and neither side followed through on their threats.

"In a few days I might, when tempers have cooled."

Perhaps I'd best return to my camp, till your temper has cooled.

But I think there will probably be a time when tempers have cooled and people are a little more objective about it.

The family quarrel has yet to be settled, but tempers are cooling.