I take a deep breath, trying to keep my temper.
He had to keep his temper, or he'd lose everything.
He had learned long ago to keep his temper under more trying circumstances than this.
But she kept her temper and tried another line of attack.
Keep your temper under control, and you've got it made.
It was difficult for him to keep his temper in check.
And then, I kept my temper down to preserve the voice.
I could see him struggling to keep his own temper.
He had the money; she kept her temper in check.
Our goal is to keep the kid's temper under control.