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A 2012 meta-analysis of 20 studies found that generational differences in job satisfaction, commitment and intent to quit were moderate to small, and often essentially nonexistent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026

While conditions have improved in parts of Scotland following recent rainfall, some south-eastern areas remain in the most extreme categories of "moderate" or "significant" scarcity, according to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

No moderate or severe adverse events were recorded, and mild, temporary complications occurred in 6.7% of procedures.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026

After huge increases in the second quarter in markets-related business, revenue growth was expected to moderate somewhat in the just-finished July-September quarter.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

In other matters they were, as a rule, generous and not greedy, but contented and moderate, so that estates, farms, workshops, and small trades tended to remain unchanged for generations.

From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien

The same poll found 51% of registered voters in Texas preferred Talarico, as did 63% of moderates.

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 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

Iran’s top negotiators and perceived moderates are openly under attack in the country’s media.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Throughout the campaign, Stevens argued that El-Sayed would not be able to defeat Rogers, a refrain some moderates repeated Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 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

Yields have moderated overall this week as investors sought out safer assets, but they rose slightly on Friday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026

Fears about artificial-intelligence profits moderated as Wall Street analysts said a reduced revenue estimate from OpenAI could reflect technical accounting issues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026

And Deckers Outdoor reported in July that sales growth across its Hoka shoe brand moderated during its latest quarter, coming in at 7.7% compared with recent double-digit gains.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 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

Mother no longer moderated Dad’s statements after he left the room, no longer quietly gave her own opinion.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

Edmonds, of EVA England, says developments in electric vehicle design have made them better at moderating the acceleration so they don't gain speed as rapidly.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

For Chaudhuri, despite market expectations, the Fed should be holding rates, maintaining a level between 3.50% to 3.75% because inflation is actually moderating.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026

The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note hit a three-year high above 4.85 percent after the buyback announcement before moderating somewhat.

From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026

The man has achieved significant political capital without moderating anything he stands for.

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Nye is a short, short- tempered man who has difficulty moderating his aggressive vigor, his talent for language both sharp and outspoken.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote