moderate
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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
The AI-driven global technology cycle is assumed to be moderate.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 13, 2026
According to the researchers, moderate to vigorous activity involves breathing harder than usual while still being able to carry on a conversation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
In Los Angeles County, rain is expected to be light to moderate, ranging from about a quarter of an inch to an inch across much of the region.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
“Be moderate in your desires, Ophelia. Bridle your tongue, and lock up your chaste treasure,” Elnora warned.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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
Among self-described moderates, Talarico’s lead is even more pronounced, with the Democrat ahead 54% to 20%.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 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
It was obvious that they regarded us, the Rivonia Trialists, as moderates.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
Consumer preferences are evolving toward personal care, new flavors, moderated drinking and choices based on specific occasions, the company said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
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
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
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
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 S&P 500 closed at a record high Thursday as investors bet that a combination of moderating inflation and an AI boom would lead to lasting growth in the U.S. economy.
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
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
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