moderate
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Professor Chris Whitty, Chief Medical Officer for England, recently recommended adults aim for about 150 minutes of moderate activity a week - and a brisk walk counts towards that amount.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
“I’m just sort of tired of the debate, quite honestly,” said Alexander, who describes herself as a moderate Democrat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
By August 25, 2026, about three-quarters of Puerto Rico was experiencing at least moderate drought, according to the assessment.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026
“Demand far outstrips supply, as we see it today” she says, noting that the price increases for memory may moderate in 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Later, when he was no longer so young and back home on San Piedro Island, this view of things began to moderate.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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“It’s not clear that any of these reforms helped elect more moderates or limit polarization,” said Rick Hasen, a professor of law and political science at UCLA.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026
Then, in the race’s final weeks, two other moderates dropped out and Crowley revived his campaign with the sitting Democratic governor’s endorsement.
From Slate ● Aug. 12, 2026
Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
Lamar Alexander has little patience for the framing of moderates versus conservatives in GOP politics.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
The prospect of a united front between Africans and Indians, between moderates and radicals, greatly worried them.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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Oil prices moderated, with Brent crude futures settling at $104.61 a barrel.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
September’s hour-long debate, taking place shortly before county elections officials begin mailing ballots to all the state’s registered voters, will be moderated by the cable network’s anchors Dana Bash and Jake Tapper.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
His appearance was moderated by US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, who called Huang an "American treasure."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
U.S. stocks rose and the S&P 500 closed at a record high after a report of moderated wholesale inflation eased interest-rate fears.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Mother no longer moderated Dad’s statements after he left the room, no longer quietly gave her own opinion.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
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"However, if inflation appears not to be moderating sufficiently, then I think we should act decisively to raise rates."
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.
From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026
Candidates could consider moderating their message to attract orphaned voters, though that can be perilous.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 3, 2026
For workers, companies’ moderating budgets for pay increases show the price of hunkering down at their current job.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
Nuah is behind me, being Mr. Nice Guy and not passing me but moderating his pace.
From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali
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