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moderate

[mod-er-it, mod-rit, mod-uh-reyt] / ˈmɒd ər ɪt, ˈmɒd rɪt, ˈmɒd əˌreɪt /






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“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

“But a moderate pace of appreciation—perhaps 3-5% a year against the dollar—would not impede ongoing market share gains,” they said in a recent note.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 7, 2026

"That's not going to appeal to waverers, or to moderate conservatives who might be thinking about defecting."

From BBC Sep. 4, 2026

Drinking moderate amounts, about two to three cups per day, was not associated with harm to bone health.

From Science Daily Sep. 2, 2026

He drove at moderate speed, pulling off the road once in a while to look at the hand-drawn map Kainene had given him.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

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

But any nominee will have to unite Platner's wounded supporters with moderates, independents and women voters wary of a party that just watched its chosen candidate implode.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 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

It is the most attention a California gubernatorial contest has drawn since 2010, when “Today” show host Matt Lauer and NBC News Political Director Chuck Todd moderated nationally televised clashes.

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

The headline figure is likely to have moderated to 6.0% in August from 6.2% in July, said ANZ Research’s Kausani Basak.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

Then on Friday, Lyne will attend a 35mm screening of 2002’s “Unfaithful” with a Q&A moderated by podcaster and film historian Karina Longworth.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2026

Caesar was one of those who wanted to gain the principality of Rome; but if he had survived and had not moderated his expenditures after doing so, he would have destroyed the power he acquired.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli

A new user, Naomi_Brilliant Earth, began posting to and moderating the company’s subreddit in March.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 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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