mild

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The study shows that aging lung cells can trigger an overly aggressive immune response, which can turn even mild infections into serious conditions.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, hundreds of families sat out under mild, cloudy skies, picnicking amid sweeping views of the snow-capped Alborz mountains -- a postcard scene at odds with a city under regular attack.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

If temperatures look mild, consider bringing long sleeves for the evening because it does get cold.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If someone has a score under 100, that person has a mild amount of plaque and the goal should be to have a LDL level under 100 milligrams per deciliter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Even the stench from the manacled troll seemed mild in comparison.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer