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While a handful of moderate dissidents are tacitly tolerated as a matter of expedience, most other heretics have been driven from the tent.

From Slate ● Sep. 10, 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

“Caden,” Carlyle says, looking for a moderate among extremes, “what do you think about what Skye said?”

From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman

“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

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

From Salon ● Aug. 14, 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

In their time, Great Society Democrats united conservatives and moderates in their party as well as moderate Republicans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 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

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

Nike cut its outlook in June, citing weaker demand and more discounts, while Deckers Outdoor said last month that sales growth across its Hoka running shoes brand had moderated.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

So Capotescu, 42, started what he called “listening tables,” moderated sit-downs where students could talk about current events without it turning into a shouting match.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026

She gave him a little horn cup containing a hot potion whose bitterness was moderated by honey, and presently he lay back and fell deeply asleep.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

Welker is an award-winning journalist who earned bipartisan praise after moderating a 2020 presidential debate featuring Trump and Joe Biden, the Democrat who won that year's election.

From Barron's ● Aug. 30, 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

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