moderator

Less than half an hour into the first debate between the two candidates for New Hampshire’s open Senate seat, the moderator put his foot in his mouth.

From Slate ● Oct. 29, 2026

In a reactor, heavy water serves as a neutron moderator, meaning it slows down the neutrons released during fission.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026

A spokesperson for the social platform told The Times that automated moderation systems flagged the livestream within minutes but that a moderator error caused a delay in the removal.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026

“We are discussing the best way to discourage these larger brands to infiltrate possibly the very last place on the internet for genuine company reviews and feedback,” the moderator added.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

Adams turned his face as Johnny set down the wooden bowl on the baize-covered box before the moderator.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes

The moderators asked her, again, to address the question of how to regulate AI.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

This was so noticeable and awkward that at one point Sullivan asked the moderators if anyone had received questions in advance.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2026

Bass’ barrages got to Raman more than a few times, leading her to talk over the NBC and Telemundo moderators or even shush them.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026

Hilton’s sister, Barbara Giarraffa, frightened fans and TikTok moderators were among those who called authorities.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Half an hour was the time allotted for each haranguer; when this was expired, the moderators were seen to look at their watches.

From Domestic Manners of the Americans by Fanny Trollope